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Welcome,
WELCOME to this year’s Tractor
and Machinery Showcase, which
highlights all that is new in farm
machinery. The focus is on
tractors and machines launched
during the second half of 2011,
which culminated in
Agritechnica.
As expected, the world’s
largest farm machinery show
provided a glut of new machines.
The most important are covered
in three colour-coded sections for
quick reference – general, arable
and livestock.
Some of the new tractors on
display at Agritechnica (p4-14)
are available now, while others
will follow later this year. To
make things simple, our tractor
specifications section (p16) for
tractors over 100hp, highlights all
currently available ones.
In the arable section, working
widths appear to have reached
the limit. However, there is plenty
of new wider grassland kit.
In this issue we also reflect on
what the tractor market is doing
in Europe and the UK (p2). After
two years of plummeting sales,
the market bounced back last
year. Suppliers are in an upbeat
mood, predicting further stability
for the coming season.

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GENERAL TRACTOR MARKET OUTLOOK

Tractor markets and
expectations for 2012

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ast year will be
remembered for the
sizeable upturn in new
tractor sales across
Europe. The burning
question now is whether this
new-found optimism will
continue during 2012.
The recovery of the tractor
market during 2011 is nothing
short of astonishing. About
188,000 new tractors sold in North
America, another 78,000 in South
America, well over a million in
other international markets, and
more than 170,000 in Europe.

Bouncing back
The rapid upturn in fortunes is in
stark contrast to the same time a
year ago, when major tractor
suppliers predicted Euro tractor
sales would not climb back above
the 160,000 mark before 2014 at
the earliest.
So, just why has the sector
bounced back so quickly? Some
say it is driven by higher cereal
prices and increased demand for
meat and milk.
Others believe farmers have
realised they have not really
been affected by the recession of
the past two years and that
Europe’s current problems are
purely political.
We still need to eat, is the
message, and with the global

population already through the
seven billion mark and on the
way to nine billion by 2050,
farming would certainly appear
to have a future.
Whatever the reason, all of the
major tractor makers confirm
Euro tractor sales rose
significantly last year, and our
best guess is for an 8-12 per cent
increase to somewhere in the
region of 173,000-175,000 units
(see graph).
All suppliers confirm strong
growth in many Euro tractor
markets. Big increases are noted
in France (up 20 per cent), and in

LOOKING AHEAD
SUPPLIERS argue it is difficult to
look to the future, but many
believe some Euro markets may
increase or decrease by a few
per cent. Overall, they expect
2012 numbers to remain

Germany, where new tractor
sales rocketed by more than 25
per cent last year.
Fendt is certainly looking back
at 2011 as the best year in its
history, and one which saw

at a similar level to 2011.
The AEA has a similar
message, and predicts the UK
tractor market could remain at
the current level at around
13,750 units.

tractor production hit 15,000
units – not far short of its
all-time peak in 2008 of 15,428
units.
It is a similar message at Valtra,
which made 9,500 new tractors –
a big increase on 2010 levels.
Closer to home, the official
figures are not yet out, but the
UK tractor market rallied slightly
last year by around 3 per cent
to around 13,750 units (see table).
Average UK tractor power
also increased slightly, by an
estimated 1 per cent to 144 or
145hp.

More power on the way
Agritechnica brought us a whole heap of new and more powerful Stage 3b-compliant tractors, many of
which could filter through to the UK sometime soon.

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any freshlylaunched Stage 3b
tractors feature in
our tractor
specifications table
(p16-28), while others will
follow later in the year.
The cards are on the table,
with most suppliers going down
the SCR (Selective Catalytic
Reduction) route.
This even includes Belarus,
which recently revealed its first
Stage 3b tractor – the 355hp
3522.5, which takes its power
from a Deutz SCR engine. This
tractor is not yet available, and is
therefore not listed in our guide.
John Deere, the only big
name to remain with EGR
(Exhaust Gas Recirculation),
could soon be joined by Zetor
and Kubota.
Previewed at Agritechnica,
and unlikely to be available
until the end of the year,
Kubota’s first Stage 3bcompliant tractor, the US-built
135hp M135GX, also features a
four-cylinder EGR engine.

Updates
It was not present at the
Hannover Fairgrounds, but the
recent sighting of the new
Forterra 140 at the Brno
factory, suggests Zetor too will
use mechanical gas recirculation
methods to meet the
requirements.
While the new Belarus and
Zetor tractors are not yet
included on our tractor
specifications pages, compared
to last year, almost every other
entry required quite a thorough
update. That is with one
notable exception – the
Challenger MT700 and MT800.
Challenger has stockpiled
sufficient engines to retain the
current Stage 3a ones as long as
possible. With a bit of luck,
next year’s entry will, at the
very least, include new Stage 3b
MT700s.
Engine emission compliance
aside, another emerging trend
is the apparently insatiable

Challenger will be sticking with Stage 3a engines for the coming season,
but what will Agco do with its newly-developed V12 engine (right)?
appetite for more power. Just a
few years ago it was suggested
300hp would be the limit for
conventional tractors. Not
anymore, because all the major
suppliers offer tractors nudging
400hp.
Recent additions, such as the
John Deere 8630 (p8) take
power through 400hp to 409hp,
while the Claas Axion 950 (p5)
packs an even more powerful
419hp.
It is not yet available, but
Case IH (p4) has developed an
even more powerful Magnum,
which peaks at 419hp.
New Holland also has a new
flagship T8 (p13), which
produces a similar output.
It does not end there because
Same Deutz-Fahr has started
work on a 440hp tractor. You
can be sure when it is unveiled
at the 2013 Agritechnica that
many other players will have
similar, possibly even more
powerful, models.
Articulated tractor power also
continues on an unstoppable
upwards trend. John Deere’s

new 9560 hits 616hp. New
Holland’s 9.670 peaks at 669hp
and the Case IH Quadtrac 600 at
670hp.
A few years ago Case IH
produced a poster of a 1,000hp
rubber-track Quadtrac tractor –
at the time seen by cynics as a
bit of a joke.
However, the need to
improve efficiency will
undoubtedly lead to even larger
tractors to satisfy power-hungry
farms.

Stage 4 engines
It remains to be seen what
plans Challenger has for its
MT800, the Stage 3a version of
which currently peaks at 609hp
(MT865).
It is hinted new versions,
possibly already Stage 4compliant, may be ready for the
2013 Agritechnica.
The burning question now is
what plans parent company
Agco has with the newlydeveloped 12-cylinder Sisu
engine previewed at the 2011
edition of the German show.

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The result of joining a pair of
six-cylinder engines, the V12
develops a minimum of 700hp,
and possibly much more. The
inclusion of this engine in a
Challenger tractor would
certainly create quite a stir.
Consider this; Sisu also makes
a seven-cylinder engine. Just
imagine the power if they can
come up with a way to marry
two of them.
Surely only a fool can rule
out the prospect of a 1,000hp
tractor appearing in a future
edition of this magazine.

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TRACTORS
November’s Agritechnica event was used by all leading tractor suppliers to reveal new Stage
3b-compliant tractors, many of which will appear in the UK during the course of this year.

CASE IH Maxxum EP

CASE IH Magnum CVX
EUROPEAN farm and contractor
demand for high HP CVT tractors
is behind Case IH’s decision to
both preview the most powerful
Magnum tractor so far at
Agritechnica and also announce
its CVX continuously variable
transmission (CVT) is coming as an
option to the rest of the Magnum
range.
Power to the new flagship
Magnum 370 CVX comes from an
8.7-litre SCR FPT engine, which
peaks at 419hp.
The four-range CVX
transmission offers step less
acceleration from 0 to 40kph or
50kph without having to change
gear. Combined with Automatic
Productivity Management (APM),
this allows the tractor to set
engine speed and transmission
outputs which are optimally
matched to different and
changing working conditions.

Also there is added control
given from the ‘Active Stop’
hillside stop control without the
use of brakes.
A more robust rear axle adds
the benefit of using larger tyre
diameters front and rear,
improving both area of contact in
the field and road speed
efficiency.

THE Maxxum EfficientPower series
comprises six new four- and sixcylinder 110-140 hp tractors.
Replacing the previous Maxxum
line-up, these latest models are
available in two series which differ
mainly in their control concepts.
The upper range is the Maxxum
Multicontroller EP line, featuring
as standard the Multicontroller
operating system.
All models are powered fourcylinder (4.5-litre) and six-cylinder
(6.7-litre) SCR engines, which
deliver 10 per cent more power at
a reduced engine speed of
1,900rpm.
For the first time, the Maxxum
features constant engine speed.
This enables precise regulation of
driving speed and PTO speed –
ideal for spraying, muck-spreading
and precision farming
applications.
A new idle speed
management software function
has been developed to further

Control
According to the company,
operators can use the
MultiControl Armrest – a design
and control system now common
to Case IH Maxxum, Puma and
Steiger and Quadtrac tractors – to
control the CVX transmission in a
manner similar to, yet even easier
to operate than, the full
powershift transmissions.
The Magnum 370 CVX is not
expected to be available until the
end of 2012.

CASE IH Farmall U
AS well as a new design, the 90,
100 and 110 Farmall U
EfficientPower series feature a
new 3.4-litre common rail
engine, which features a
wastegate turbocharger and
intercooler and an external EGR
system to meet Stage 3a
requirements.
These latest tractors also

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deliver an increase in power in
all areas, including PTO and
hydraulics, and are equipped
with a number of valuable new
features.
A wide range of transmissions
is available. A 12x12
powershuttle is standard, while
options include a 24x24
powershuttle with two-stage

powershift or 20x20
powershuttle with creeper gears.
The rear axle is available as a
heavy-duty version for 38in tyres.
This axle can be equipped with a
hydraulic differential lock and
brakes with a 4WD option if
required.
The first deliveries of the new
tractors are expected Q2 2012.

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reduce fuel consumption and
operating costs. If the driver has
left the cab and no electronic
hydraulic outlets are in use or
the hitch is not being used, the
engine automatically reduces
idling speed from 850 to 650rpm
after 30 seconds of idling.

Highlight
Another highlight is the new fourpillar design Surround cab, which
provides a glass area of 5.78sq.m,
and interior noise levels of just
71dBA.
Finally, all Maxxum EP models
are available with either two-step
(24x24) or four-step (16/17x16)
powershift transmissions. The
powershuttle lever on the left side
of the steering wheel enables the
operator to change tractor
direction without operating the
clutch.
Built at the St Valentin plant in
Austria, the new tractors are
available now.

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TRACTORS GENERAL
CLAAS Axion 900
CLAAS has added four new CVT
tractors to round off its range of
standard tractors and overlap
with its Xerion tractor range.
Previewed at Sima last
February, the Axion 900 range
with continuously variable
transmission (CVT) marks the
company’s entry into a new
market sector.
With power outputs between
320hp and 420hp, Claas says the
new tractors are not a
replacement for the smaller 3300
and 3800 Xerions, but to
complement them.
The Xerions are specialist
tractors designed primarily for infield work, says Claas, while the
new Axions are more of a
traditional all-rounder, capable of
both field and road operations.
Power comes from a Fiat
Powertrain Technologies (FPT)
Cursor 9, 8.7-litre engine, which
uses SCR technology to meet
Stage 3b emission regulations
using AdBlue to after-treat
exhaust gasses.
With no chassis, the Axion’s
load-bearing FPT engine has been
built to Claas’s specifications with
a self-supporting crank case and
embedded sump.
With a 3.15m long wheelbase
and an overall length of 5.56m,

the 900 feels like a relatively
compact tractor for its power. It
weighs 13.1 tonnes un-ballasted,
which is distributed 44 per cent
on the front axle, and 56 per
cent on the rear with a
maximum permissible weight
of 18 tonnes.

Options
As an option, an up to 6.8-tonne
integrated front linkage can be
factory-fitted with four service
valves, light socket and IsoBus
connection.

Its transmission comes from ZF
and features four automatic
mechanical ranges, which transmit
60 to 100 per cent of mechanical
power at all times, taking the
Axion seamlessly from 0kph to
50kph.
Essentially, there are two modes
of driving, automatic via the travel
pedal or CMotion lever, or manual
by modulating the throttle and
transmission. The operator can setup, and select three target speeds
on the move. For example; one for
road, one for field work, and one

for headland turns.
The Axion 900 features a fourpillar cab with mechanical
suspension. Inside, most controls
are located on the armrest with
primary functions residing on the
CMotion control lever, which has
been sculpted to fit an operator’s
hand.
This enables the direction of
travel, target speeds, cruise
control, hydraulics, linkage,
headland management and GPS
steering to be controlled with just
three fingers.

CLAAS Xerion 4500/5000
ORIGINALLY announced at
Agritechnica 2009, the new
Xerion 4500 and Xerion 5000
have been brought fully to
market, and top off the Claas
high HP tractor range.
With maximum power
outputs of 483hp and 524hp
respectively, the two newcomers
join the existing 340hp Xerion
3300 and 388hp Xerion 3800.

The Cat-powered Xerion 4500
and 5000 feature a completely
new design, based around a full
frame chassis, from which the
major components are
suspended. This, says Claas,
allows the tractors to absorb far
greater weights than a
conventional tractor.
Drive to the two steered axles
is through a heavy duty ZF

Eccom CVT with a maximum
travel speed of 50kph.

Functions
In the cab, all the main
operating functions are
controlled using the new
CMotion multifunction control
lever. This is designed so all the
main functions are operated
using just three fingers, and also

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incorporates a hand rest.
Currently, each of the two
new Xerions are available with
the option of either a central
fixed position cab or a rotating
cab, which makes the tractors
ideal for use with triple mowers.
The rear linkage has a
maximum lift capacity of 10
tonnes, while the front linkage
has an 8.1-tonne capacity.

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DEUTZ-FAHR 7-Series Agrotron TTV
THE launch of the new Deutz-DCR
common rail engines, which rely
on SCR technology to meet Stage
3b-compliant exhaust emissions,
arrives with a new multi-digit
model designation for future new
tractor models.
Instead of names, new model
series numbers will be introduced,
starting with Series 1 and currently
ending with the Series 7.
Alongside the serial number,
the engine power will be quoted
in horsepower (hp), and there will
be a choice of two transmission
types for these model series. The
continuously variable models will
add the suffix TTV.
Along with the 6170 Agrotron
and 6190 Agrotron, another two
models to get the new model
numbering and engine
technology are the 240hp 7230
Agrotron TTV and 263hp 7250
Agrotron TTV.
With a maximum torque of
more than 1,000Nm (depending
on the model), the new Deutz
TCD four-valve turbo diesel
6.1-litre Stage 3b engines offer
plenty of power for even the most
demanding tasks.
The engines are the main
reason for the update, but these

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latest tractors also incorporating a
number of other features.
Take the TTV transmission, for
example. The improved response
of the engine means the
transmission recognises and
responds to changes in load and
traction and ensures greater safety
when towing trailers on the road.
All come equipped with the
new PowerCom V control
management system, which has
been re-designed. A feature new
to Deutz-Fahr is the ability, where
legal, to reach a potential top
speed of 60kph, which means
50kph can be attained with a
engine speed of just 1,650rpm.

High-spec
The new models also feature a
high-spec pto: three speeds
(540E/1000/1000E), with electro
hydraulic control, load detection
and proportional start up to help
protect the attached implement.
With a choice of two Economy
speeds, much pto work can be
carried out at lower engine speed.
Further improvements to the
driveline include the possibility to
fit extendible half-shafts for track
width adjustment or to allow the
fitting of dual wheels.

All Deutz-Fahr tractors above
130hp are now equipped with a
load-sensing hydraulic system
capable of delivering an oil flow
rate of 160 litres a minute.
Up to seven electrically
controlled spools: five at the rear
and two at the front, allow for
efficient control of complex
implements, including front and
rear implement combinations.
All models are equipped with
the new Class S2 cab. The new
multifunction armrest groups all
tractor controls in one place,
leaving the side consoles free,
which now benefit from a new
and more ergonomic design.
The new iMonitor has a larger
display and touch-screen controls,
while the new cab features a new
lighting control panel with

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intuitive, time-saving controls for
a quicker response when working.
In addition to the new side
console design and iMonitor,
comfort has also been addressed
by fitting the latest-generation
seat for the driver along with a
comfortable passenger seat.
The cab structure has been
improved with a one-piece
windscreen for improved forward
visibility and reduced noise inside.
Automatic climate control
system is also new, with front air
outlet vents integrated into the
steering column.
Finally, the Electronic Parking
Brake (EPB) with intelligent
braking function regulates the
braking force to suit the load in
conjunction with the active
control of the TTV transmission.

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DirectDrive
THE newly-developed
DirectDrive transmission for
John Deere’s nine-model 6R
range features three ranges
with eight shifts in each. Double
clutch technology provides for
quick, smooth gear changes.
It can be driven in manual or
automatic mode and is
designed for tasks which
require continuous power,
such as ploughing and
towing.

JOHN DEERE 9R
THE newly-developed 9R and 9RT
Series are the most powerful
tractors John Deere has ever
built.
The line-up consists of four
wheeled tractors and three
tracked versions, to replace the
9030 Series introduced in 2007.

All come with John Deere’s
13.5-litre PowerTech PSX
engines, which use cooled
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
and exhaust filters which
include a diesel oxidation
catalyst (DOC) and a diesel
particulate filter (DPF), to meet

JOHN DEERE 8R

JOHN Deere has announced a
number of 2012 updates to its 8R
Series first previewed last spring.
Offering outputs from 260 to
360hp, the 8260R, 8285R, 8310R,
8335R and 8360R tractors feature
the new PowerTech PSX nine-litre
six-cylinder engine, which, like
the rest of John Deere’s high-HP
tractors, comply with Stage 3b
emissions without the need for
SCR technology and AdBlue.
These latest tractors offer an

JOHN DEERE 7R
DESIGNED as versatile workhorses
for contractors and medium-sized
to large arable farms, the 7R
Series tractors are available in five
new models rated at a maximum
230hp to 310hp.
The nine-litre PowerTech PVX
engine on the three larger models
– 7230R, 7260R and 7280R –
features similar non-SCR
technology to meet Stage 3b as
the rest of the company’s tractors.
The two smaller models – 7200R

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Stage 3b regulations.
All 9R tractors tracked and
wheeled are fitted with the 18
forward/six reverse speed
PowerShift transmission with
Efficiency Manager. This allows
them to operate at an optimal
performance level while

minimising fuel consumption.
All models feature the newly
designed CommandView II cab,
which provides 10 per cent
bigger overall volume, has 7 per
cent more glass area and four
times as much storage space as
the previous models.

increase of 15hp over the previous
8R models, with the potential to
add a further 35hp boost using
Intelligent Power Management
(IPM) in non-stationary PTO and
transport applications.
New tracked versions – the
8310RT, 8335RT and 8360RT –
offer increased traction,
flotation and pulling power, and
a new integrated 5.2-tonne
capacity front hitch is now
available ex-factory.

JOHN DEERE 6R
and 7215R – are powered by a
6.8-litre PowerTech PSX engine.
With IPM, both engines deliver an
additional 30hp for transport and
non-stationary PTO applications.
Available with a choice of four
transmissions, the newly designed
CommandQuad option includes
an Efficiency Manager, which
makes sure the gear and throttle
work hand-in-hand to optimise
fuel efficiency, with automatic
range shifting on the road.

WITH a production volume of
more than 550,000 in
Mannheim, the John Deere
6000 Series is billed as Europe’s
most successful tractor range,
and the latest 6R Series design
now offers new levels of
performance.
Comprising nine models from
105 to 210hp (125 to 240hp
with IPM), the range peaks
with the 6210R, which packs a
powerful 240hp punch.
Building on the success of
the previous 6030 Series, these
new full-frame design 6R
Series tractors provide more
powerful hydraulics plus and
increased lift capacities,
improved suspension and cab
visibility.
Models from the 6105R to
6130R are equipped with a
Stage 3b 4.5-litre four-cylinder

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PowerTech PVX engine rated
from 105 to 130hp, with an
additional 20hp for road and
PTO applications.
Larger tractors take their
power from a Stage 3b 6.8-litre
six-cylinder PowerTech PVX
engines.

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FENDT 700 Vario SCR
A COMPACT high-horsepower
tractor offering the highest ride
comfort on the market is how
Fendt describes its new 700 Vario
SCR Series tractors from 145 to
240hp.
The first three top models were
previewed last summer. They start
with the 200hp 720 Vario â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a
direct replacement for the
popular 820 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; while customers
wanting more power, but still in a
compact package, can opt for the
220hp 722 Vario and 240hp 724
Vario.
At Agritechnica the trio were
joined by three additional models
in the shape of a new smaller
145hp 714 Vario, plus the 165hp
716 Vario and 180hp 718 Vario.
The narrow hood design of all
six hides new Stage 3b-compliant
power packs, in this case sixcylinder six-litre Deutz versions
featuring fuel-saving SCR
technology.
As well as the Fendt
Variotronic, all six tractors also
feature the newly-developed
VisioPlus cab. Offering 5.2sq.m of
glazing, the lack of a B-pillar
provides unrestricted views to the
right, while front-end loader
operators will enjoy the curved
front screen, which extends right
up into the roof.
But it does not end with
spacious and airy, because at just
68dBA these are the quietest
Fendt tractors ever, and customers
can choose from three different
cab suspension options.
Available for the first time in
both single or two-door format,
the LED lights either side of the

interior roof panel and on the
diesel tank are a nice touch to
illuminate the steps when leaving
the tractor in the dark.

Optimal view
The steering column is now height
and tilt-adjustable, while the
integrated display swings along
with the steering wheel when it is
adjusted to provide operators with
an optimal view of all the most
important information.
Fendt says tractor hydraulic

connections are often incorrectly
assigned when coupling an
implement. With the Fendt Plug
and Work coupling shield, up to
six hydraulic connections can be
connected at once without mixups.
The shield also has a parking
position for other hydraulic
connections, for example, the
unpressurised return, as well as an
electronic connector for the IsoBus
implement control.
A radio frequency identification

(RFID) chip automatically
identifies implements and
immediately loads the saved
implement settings into the VarioTerminal in the tractor.
Finally, the tractors are now
available with a parking position
for the rear linkage to prevent
then from colliding with the
drawbar or PTO when negotiating
corners.
Also available for the 800 and
900 Vario series, this also helps to
increase the steering angle.

FENDT GuideConnect
THE electronics found in tractors
are increasingly being used to
further automate operations
and processes, such as steering.
Fendt is looking to take
tractor automation to a new
level with a system whereby
two tractors are connected via
satellite navigation and radio
communication to form one
unit, where one of the two
vehicles is unmanned and
performs the same working
procedure as the manned
vehicle.
Called GuideConnect,
operators use the VarioTerminal to define which tractor

will be the guiding vehicle
(master) and which one will
follow (slave). After inputting
the following distance of the
slave tractor and implement
working width, precise RTK-GPS
satellite positioning and
communication between the
vehicles is via an encoded
wireless connection.
Implements on the guided
tractor are automatically raised
at the headland, and the
guided tractor stops until the
guiding tractor has completed
the turn.
There is no news yet on
commercial availability.

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GENERAL TRACTORS
JCB Fastrac 3000
JCB’s new 3000 Series feature
more fuel-efficient 7.4-litre SISU
SCR Stage 3b engines, which as
well as a good deal more torque,
provide 20 per cent more power
in the top two gears of each
tractor.
The engines feature a userselectable transport boost,
increasing the normal maximum
power output of 195hp for the
3200 Xtra to 230hp, and the
standard 230hp output of the
3230 Xtra to 270hp.
Other features include a redesigned chassis to improve the
turning circle, and both tractors
are upgraded to 540/65R34 tyres
all round as standard, while a
600/70R30 with the same rolling
circumference becomes the
widest and tallest factory-fitted
tyre option.
New mudguards front and rear
cover more of each tyre to reduce
the amount of water and mud
sprayed on to the cab and
windows.
Both tractors feature a new
Road Performance Package,
including Traction Assist and Hill
Hold. The latter keeps the brakes
on when the driver presses and
then takes his foot of the brake
pedal; they are automatically
released when the tractor moves
off, which makes hill starts easier
to handle.
A new anti-lock braking
system (ABS) gives a
proportional and smoother
response for greater control on
firm, loose or icy surfaces. The

new Traction Assist feature uses
torque and brake control to
prevent wheel spin when turning
into a field gateway or pulling
away on loose ground, for
example. This new system works
to maximise grip and minimise
tyre wear on the road.
A new light action bonnet with
removable panels and right hand
service door provide easy access
for service and daily checks. For
operator access, new larger steps
make it even easier to get in and
out of the cab.
While retaining the mechanical
connection that gives the Fastrac
positive steering control, the 3200

and 3230 Xtra now come
Guidance Ready so operators can
easily add a full-feature auto-steer
system.

Automated
Auto-steer integrates with other
automated features available
through the touch-screen terminal
introduced with the Xtra
specification a year ago. These
include Headland Turn Assist,
which allows up to 15 different
control actions to be assembled
and linked for instant or delayed
reaction (determined by time or
distance) into sequences for five
different implements.

Adjustable flow rate and timing
for remote hydraulic cylinders is
available for both outward and
return strokes – to help control
big grass mower combinations,
for example – using oil from a
hydraulic system upgraded to
load sensing status with a variable
flow 60cc pump.
The new 3000 Fastracs offer the
option of a rear hitch camera,
making it easier to connect and
monitor close coupled
implements. In addition, a new
fender-mounted auxiliary spool
control option provides for much
easier control of the new
hydraulic top link option.

JCB Fastrac 8000
IN addition to the 279hp Fastrac
8280, a direct replacement for the
successful 8250, JCB’s newlylaunched Fastrac 8000 Series
tractors includes a new flagship,
the 306hp Fastrac 8310.
New features for both include
more powerful Sisu Stage 3b 8.4litre engines, a quieter operator
environment with a 5dBA
reduction in in-cab noise levels to
68.7 dBA. The rear camera option
maximises rear visibility and
towing hitch visibility, while in-cab
features include solar glass, high
output air conditioning and new
heater.
Both retain the renowned
Fastrac features, such as full
suspension and a top speed of
70kph, but come with many new
features.

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As well as being GPS auto-steer
ready, other updates include the
Activ Traction system to detect
wheel slip and adapt engine revs,
while road cruise control reduces
operator effort at speeds between
20kph and 70kph.
Plus there is a new pivoting
front fender design which
minimises spray and debris on the
bodywork, and load sensing
auxiliary hydraulic services are
now standard with flow and time
in both directions.
As well as enhancements to the
CVT transmission and operation, a
one-touch headland management
system with additional
functionality including distancebased delay, GPS activation,
engine speed and travel speed has
also been introduced.

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NEWS IN BRIEF
MF 3600

MASSEY FERGUSON 8600
MASSEY Ferguson recently
introduced its Generation 2
Selective Catalytic Reduction
(SCR) system as standard on all
models in the 8600 Series.
Developed in conjunction with
Sisu and Bosch, this second
generation tractors includes a
maintenance-free Diesel
Oxidation Catalyser (DOC),
located under the existing
bonnet, integral exhaust
catalysers and an integrated
control unit.
New electrical heating

elements keep the AdBlue at a
constant temperature for
optimum performance in all
conditions, and the capacity of
the AdBlue tank has been
increased to 60 litres.
Power and torque of the 8.4litre six-cylinder engine remain
unchanged, but these latest
versions are equipped with a new
higher pressure common rail
injection system and injectors.
Combined with the integrated
ECU control unit, this provides
improved fuel economy and

reduces rated engine speed to
2,100rpm.
Other upgrades include a new
heavy-duty front axle as
standard on higher hp models
and an option on others. Plus
there is a revised Control Arm
with new buttons and switches,
additional console panel and
Control Centre Display software
upgrades.
Adjustable cab steps improve
access and there are new fender
extensions, and a factory-fitted
System 150 auto-steering option.

■ OFFERING outputs from 84
to 102hp, the 3640, 3650 and
3660 are three new models
in MF’s 3600 compact tractor
series.
Powered by three cylinder
Sisu electronically controlled
Stage 3a engines with
common rail fuel systems,
maximum power is
developed at 2,000rpm with
constant power between
1,800rpm and 2,200rpm.
Available in four
specifications; vineyard,
special, fruit and ground
effect (farm version), each
model has a Powershuttle
transmission for clutch-less
direction changes.

MF 6400
■ THE sloping bonnet 5400
Series tractors have been so
well received, that for 2012
MF has added the striking
design to two four-cylinder
Perkins-powered 6400 Series
tractors – the 6445 and 6455.
The two newcomers are
likely to appeal to customers
seeking more specification
and a slightly quieter cab.

MASSEY FERGUSON 7600

MASSEY FERGUSON 5400
MASSEY Ferguson is looking to
strengthen its position in the
livestock and mixed farming
sectors with four new 5400 Series
tractors from 82hp to 107hp.
The four, the 82hp 5420, 92hp
5430, 102hp 5440 and 107hp
5450, all feature the latest Perkins
4.4 litre, four-cylinder mechanical
injection engines with a sleek
high visibility bonnet.
Providing an unparalleled
view to the loader and front

linkage attachments, this view is
further enhanced by the Visio
roof option.
At the rear the new transaxle,
which is specifically developed for
these tractors, offers a maximum
lift capacity to 4,300kg, with a 10
per cent lift speed increase,
compared with current tractors.
Other features include a front
axle support with integrated
loader sub-frame, and a 2.5-tonne
integrated front linkage system.

THE 7600 range consists of four
new models, ranging from 185hp
to 235hp (210hp to 260hp with
power management).
Featuring new styling to bring it
in line with the 8600 range, power
comes from Stage 3b emission
compliant Sisu engines with
Generation 2 Selective Catalytic
Reduction (SCR).
There is a choice of either the
Dyna-6 transmission, which
provides a total of 24 speeds in
four ranges with six power-shifts,
or the Dyna-VT continuously
variable transmission.
An Eco feature allows top
speed (either 40kph or 50kph) to
be achieved at low revs.
AutoDrive is standard on all
models, which is a system
designed to increase work rates
and lower fuel consumption.
Rear linkage lift capacity
is 9,300kg, and there is an
option of a factory-fitted front
linkage.
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improved in the re-designed cab,
and the instrument panel now
moves with the steering wheel as
it tilts and telescopes.
The 7600 comes in three main
specifications. The entry level
‘Essential’ features the Dyna-6 Eco
transmission, while the mid-spec
‘Efficient’ models are available
with either the Dyna-6 Eco or
Dyna-VT transmission. These
tractors come with both
mechanical and electronic spool
valve control.
The top-end ‘Exclusive’ package
features more sophisticated
control, and fully electronicallycontrolled spool valves.

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McCORMICK
X70
LEANER and greener engines
which also promise improved
performance and lower fuel
costs, feature in the McCormick
X70 Series tractor AgriArgo UK
plans to unveil at Lamma.
Retaining the well-known
XtraSpeed transmission, the
X70.80 represents a new fivemodel range using 6.7-litre
BetaPower engines equipped
with a catalytic converter and
urea injection system to meet
Stage 3b.
This six-cylinder tractors will
progressively replace the current
XTX and TTX ranges.
With 214hp output for draft
and transport work and up to
232hp available when using ptodriven implements, the X70.80
takes the range to a higher
performance level than before.
But the X70 models which
replace the smaller and lighter
XTX step up even more with
power boost increases of up to
20hp over current models for
pto and transport work.
These latest tractors sport a
new roof assembly for the
spacious four-post cab, with
more headroom and a roof
window.

The new design also has more
distinctive treatment for the
integrated front and rear work
lamps, with distinctive chromeeffect surrounds distinguishing it
from the current style.
With production at the ARGO
Tractors plant in Fabbrico, Italy,
progressively switching to the
new X70 Series, supplies of
current XTX and TTX tractors
using run-out stocks of non-SCR
engines will continue to be
available into early spring.

McCORMICK T-Max

FOLLOWING a good response
to the introduction of a single
T-Max model to the
McCormick range earlier this
year, distributor AgriArgo UK
has decided to offer the
complete line of 74hp to
110hp tractors in Britain.
There are 10 versions in all,
with power outputs from the
familiar Perkins 1104D-44

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McCORMICK X60
ASIDE from the new X60
identification on the bonnet,
round headlamps and a new
bright finish for the cab-mounted
work lights, the latest addition to
the McCormick range gives few
clues to the extensive differences
beneath that distinguish it from
the CX design it replaces.
Yet with more engine power,
greater linkage lift capacity and a
new transmission, the X60 Series
brings new levels of performance
and features to McCormick’s midrange. In fact, the X60’s four-post
Deluxe cab is the only major
assembly carried over from the CX.
The four Perkins-powered
models start with the 92hp
X60.20, followed by the 101hp
X60.30, which matches the most
powerful model in the CX range.
The line-up then moves on to the
X60.40 with 110hp output.
At the top of the range, the
X60.50 has a modest step-up in
power for draft work at 112hp –

engine from 74 to 110hp.
All feature a new
transaxle with choice of
synchro or power shuttle
transmissions, a generous 3pt
linkage lift capacity with
mechanical or electronic
control, a four-post cab with
roof window for good allround visibility, and aircon as
standard.

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but it has a more significant 11hp
advantage for pto-driven
implements and road transport
with 121hp output.
The first McCormick fourcylinder tractor to feature a 16valve cylinder head and common
rail fuel injection with electronic
management and two power
outputs, this allows engine speed
to be decreased to just 1,830rpm
once 40kph has been reached.
The new power shuttle
transmission provides three
powershift steps as on the
superseded design, but 12 more
forward speeds for added
versatility. In total, there are 36
speeds forward – or 48 when the
optional creep box is added – and
12 or 16 speeds in reverse.
An increase in three-point
linkage lift capacity to 5,000kg
and use of lower link rather than
top link draft sensing also helps
the X60 handle bigger implements
more effectively.

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TRACTORS GENERAL
NEW HOLLAND T8 AutoCommand
AVAILABLE from the second half
of 2012, New Holland’s T8
tractors now receive a
continuously variable
transmission (CVT) option.
Called Auto Command, the
range also features a new
flagship model, the T8420.
When it becomes available,

the new tractor will take over
the top position from the
current T8.390, which peaks at
389hp. The company’s new
flagship takes the maximum
power through the 400hp
barrier to 419hp.
Developed in-house, the CVT is
a 100 per cent mechanical version.

NEW HOLLAND T5
PREVIEWED at Agritechnica,
New Holland says its reinvented
T5 range is set to redefine the
standard in the livestock and
mixed farming segments.
The T5.95, T5.105 and the
T5.115 offer significantly
increased engine powers of
between 99 to 114hp.
As well as the new
VisionView cab, these latest
tractors feature Stage 3a, 3.4litre common rail engines
which provide a 51 per cent

NEW
HOLLAND T4
NEW Holland’s T4 PowerStar
models include the 55 T4.55,
65hp T4.65 and 75hp T4.75,
all three fitted with 3.2-litre,
Stage 3a mechanical
injection engines.
Major updates to the
T4000 series they replace
include a completely redesigned and 20 per cent
bigger cab. The six-pillar cab
now has a flat floor and a
passenger seat as standard,
opening side windows, a
roof light and a better
working environment.
The traditional 12x12
standard gearbox is available
throughout the range and can
be enhanced with optional
hydraulic shuttle. This steering
column mounted lever can be
operated without removing
the hand from the steering
wheel.
An optional 20x20 creeper
variant is available to take
speeds as low as 0.108kph.

torque back.
Other features include
adjustable shuttle sensitivity,
new load sensing rear and mid
mount remotes, a fully
integrated factory fitted
loader, all-new modular front
linkage and PTO and R38 tyres
for increased ground clearance
and improved traction.
The new T5s will make their
UK debut during grassland
demonstration activities early
in summer.

which lowers engine idle speed
from 850rpm to 650rpm in
certain conditions, such as when
the operator is not present and
when zero throttle is applied.
Combined with the new SCR
engines, this leads to a 10 per
cent reduction in operating
costs.
Offering a power-to-weight
ratio of 28.6kg/hp, these latest
models are likely to appeal to

mixed farms and contractors
looking for a powerful but
compact tractor.

NEW HOLLAND NH2
NEW Holland continues to develop
its hydrogen-powered tractor
programme with an evolved
version of its NH2 tractor.
It is based on a New Holland
T6.140 production model and will
be able to operate most
implements.
Compared to the first NH2, the
new model has fuel cells which
deliver double the power,
increased from 50kW to 100kW.
It features one electric motor for

traction and one to operate the
pto and auxiliary circuits. The
motors have a power output of
100kW, with continuous torque of
950Nm and maximum torque of
1,200Nm.
Its tank can hold 8.2kg of
pressurised hydrogen, enough to
keep it going for up to three
hours.
Hydrogen fuel cells require a lot
of cooling, says the manufacturer,
hence the prominent cooling packs

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mounted on the rear cab posts.
The NH2 is to go into service
on an experimental energy
independent farm in Italy during
summer 2012.

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VALTRA N
POWERED by four-cylinder SCR
engines, Valtra’s attractively-styled
third generation of N3 series
tractors are made up of seven
models ranging from 124hp to
172hp.
Offering more power and
torque than previous models, they
also feature new software and
revised stepless and powershift
transmissions.
Power to the top N163 Versu
and Direct models comes from the
most powerful four-cylinder

engine in the world, says the
manufacturer, producing 163hp as
standard and up to 171hp with the
power boost.
The N3’s nose has been
redesigned to improve visibility
and the front chassis now allows a
tighter turning circle.
The five-pillar SVC cab is now
available on Versu and Direct
models in addition to HiTech
models, and the capacity of the
fuel tank has been increased to
230 litres.

VALTRA S

VALTRA Dual Fuel

THE 270hp to 370hp S series now
comes with a 630-litre fuel tank
and the AdBlue tank has been
increased to 60 litres.
Valtra says, depending on the
task and conditions, it is no longer
necessary to top up the AdBlue
tank every time fuel is added.
Heavy duty front axles are
standard on the S323 and S353,
and are an option for the smaller

S series tractors. The braking
system has also been improved
with a new anti-freeze system.
With new software and a revised
transmission design, both models
come with auto-steering, or can
have the complete package, which
uses GPS to steer the tractor.
Agcommand – a vehicle tracking
system and data recording tool –
can be factory fitted.

VALTRA continues to develop
dual fuel tractors with a T133
running on biogas and diesel.
The firm says it offers similar
characteristics and performance

to a standard tractor but is a lot
more efficient. The 170-litre gas
storage tanks located in the
tractor’s frame can keep it going
for up to five hours.

VALTRA A

VALTRA T
THE A series accounts for
around 18 per cent of total
Valtra production at Suolahti,
Finland, so customers seeking a
bit more spec will welcome the
arrival of two new models –
the 88hp A83 HiTech and
101hp A93 HiTech.
Joining the current threemodel line-up, in addition to
new jubilee metallic bronze
livery, the newcomers also

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have the HiTech forwardreverse shuttle from the larger
tractors, plus a 3.3-litre threecylinder Sisu Stage 3a engine.
The new, slightly bigger and
much quieter, cab has a flatter
floor design, and features
hanging pedals and more seat
adjustment possibilities.
The new tractors feature
electric control of the PTO and
rear linkage.

VALTRA has re-worked its
engines on the T series tractor
ranges to comply with Stage 3b
emissions standards.
The manufacturer continues to
employ SCR technology to reduce
emissions using AdBlue, which is
sprayed into the exhaust. Valtra
says this technology reduces fuel
consumption by about 5 to 10 per
cent. The catalytic converters are
situated inside the exhaust pipe,
which has a new oval design to
improve visibility.
The resulting T3 series line-up
has now been expanded to

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include the T133 and T153,
powered by 6.6-litre Sisu
engines, plus the T163, T173 and
T193 powered by 7.4-litre
engines covering 141 to 210hp.
In addition to revised engines,
the new T3 series now has a
colour display on the armrest
with day and night settings.
The armrest-mounted joystick
can now be used to control front
or rear hydraulics, or both. It is
also possible to change the
settings of the U-Pilot headland
management system and cruise
control more precisely.

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GENERAL TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS

TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Key

T

he Tractor and Machinery
Showcase tractor
specification guide
contains details of every
model available in the UK
over 100hp.
A short explanation of
horsepower ratings is to the right,
along with a key to the guide.
Powers for each tractor shown are
rated and maximum levels, but do
not include boost levels, if
applicable. Ratings for each brand
are shown below each section.
All figures are verified by the
manufacturers concerned, but model
numbers and specifications do
change, so bear this in mind when
looking at new tractors.

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Dedicated to reducing workloads and maximising productivity, the
M108 and M130X are engineered to provide high output, operator
comfort and exceptional, efﬁcient and reliable performance.
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Available with Kubota’s own loaders for
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GENERAL LOADERS & TELEHANDLERS

LOADERS &
TELEHANDLERS
The focus with the latest flurry of telehandlers is on new ways to allow
machines to safely reach forward without tipping, in accordance with the
newly-introduced EN15000 standard.

CLAAS Scorpion

ALL 2012 Claas Scorpion
telescopic handlers feature a
Smart Handling Overload control
system to comply with the
EN 15000 longitudinal technical
standard.
The system limits boom
extension automatically as the
safe load limit is reached. While
further extension is limited,
retraction, lifting or lowering is
still possible, if safe to do so. The
system can be used to automate
certain work sequences, such as
bucket or forklift modes.

JCB Loadall 550-80
THE 550-80 Agri Loadall, a 5t to
8m machine, is described as a
bulk materials handler with the
capability of a telehandler and
capacity of a wheeled loader.
Powered by a 145hp, 4.4-litre,
four-cylinder Dieselmax engine,
the four-speed powershift

transmission takes it to 33kph. A
40kph version is an option.
To prevent accidents (in
accordance with EN15000), it
features a progressive boom stop.
If the limit is reached, the
machine will let you move the
boom back to a safe position.

DIECI AgriMax 60.9
THE compact and lightweight
AgriMax 60.9 offers a maximum
lift capacity of 6t and a maximum
lift height of 8.7m.
The larger than average tilt
angle of 146 degrees makes it
particularly suited to loading
grain, where the contents can be
emptied without any violent
shaking.
Fitted with a 127hp 4.4-litre
Iveco engine, the newcomer is
available with two types of
transmission and a top speed
30kph.

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NEW HOLLAND
LM5020/5030
AIMED at small to medium
livestock farms, the 87hp
LM5020 offers high levels of
lifting performance in a
compact package.
The 101hp engine of the
LM5030 is for more demanding
farmers, working in hilly
conditions or for silage
applications.
Lifting 2.5t to 5.78m, the
LM5020 has a turning circle of just
3.4m. With a beefed-up lift
capacity of 2.8t at 6.35m, the
LM5030 turns around in just 4m.
Both machines are offered in
two different comfort levels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the
basic entry level and the comfort
pack, which includes airconditioning and a full range of
work lights.

MERLO CDC
MERLO has
developed an
automatic
implement recognition
system to improve telehandler
safety.
Called Dynamic Load Control
(CDC), the patented system relies
on sensors to automatically

recognise the attachment type
when Merlo attachments are used
with a Merlo telehandler.
Information to the maximum
permitted load and stability index
is shown as a row of vertical row
of ascending LEDs in the cab. An
alarm sounds as the stability index
approaches a pre-set figure.

SCHAFFER 9380T

NEWS IN BRIEF

COMBINING the visibility of a
wheeled loader with the lift
height and reach of a rigid
telescopic machine, the 9380T
has an operating weight of 15t
and tipping capacity of 5t. The
two-stage boom has a lift height
of 6.90m, and hydraulics provide
up to 195 litres/min of flow.

ALO Quicke Q-Series

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â&#x2013; An extra 10 per cent crowd
back angle and easier
electronic operation are main
features of the latest ALO
Quicke Q-Series tractor loaders,
which peak with the Q98, for
250hp+ tractors with a
recommended weight of 13t.

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LOADERS & TELEHANDLERS GENERAL
MASSEY FERGUSON 900/9000

MANITOU MLT 840

■ THE MF 900 series (right) frontend loaders combine robust
construction and simple operation
with the advanced new Loader
Control System.
The range includes six standard
models (MF 931-961) span lift

WITH a maximum load capacity of
4t and a maximum lift height of
nearly 8m, the MLT 840 is offered
with John Deere four-cylinder
Stage 3b engine options of 115
and 137hp.
Main features include the Mshift five-speed transmission for
operation in automatic or manual
mode.

capacities from 1.3t to 2.05t and lift
heights from 3.4m to 4.25m.
There are 13 with parallel
levelling linkages (MF936-978),
offering lift capacities from 1.2t
to 2.34t and lift heights from
3.4m to 4.5m.
■ A PATENTED curved rear
window provides for unrivalled
visibility to the rear on MF’s 9306,
9407 and 9407 S (left). Powered
by Perkins four-cylinder engines
with rated powers of 100hp
(9306/9407) and 130hp (9407 S),
the 9306 is a 6m 3t machine, the
other two lifting 3.5t to 7m.

Main features include a new
low rear pivot point boom
configuration for a clear view of
the rear right-hand side, up to
190 litres/min closed centre
load-sensing hydraulics with fully
proportional joystick control and
boom float and boom suspension
option.

FENDT Cargo Profi

JOHN DEERE H-Series

AN integrated weighing system on the CargoProfi
tractor loaders allows individual bucket loads, as well
as the overall and target weight, to be monitored
and documented.
An additional feature is the vibrating function,
which automatically shakes off any material that is
stuck. Vibration damping is automatically activated,
dependent on speed, which guarantees high driving
and operating comfort at all times.

AVAILABLE for use with the new 6R and 7R Series
tractors, John Deere’s latest H-Series front loaders
feature a return to position feature, which allows
operators to set two pre-defined position settings
for both the loader boom and attachment.
As an alternative to conventional self-levelling, or
as an option for non self-levelling loaders, the new
electronic option features electro-hydraulically
actuated self-levelling of front loader implements.

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HORSCH Maestro CC
THE single grain metering
device on Horsch’s newlydeveloped pneumatic Maestro
CC drill allows it to accurately
plant a wide range of crops,
including maize, sugar beet
and OSR.
Available in eight and 12row versions, it is possible to
transfer some of the weight
from the main seed hopper to
the coulter bar.

LEMKEN FlexPack
RUNNING parallel to the plough
frame allows the FlexPack
variable width ring packer to
automatically adapt to mounted
and semi-mounted plough
widths.
Other advantages include the
fact it is also used during
ploughing of the first furrow,
and the packer can be used both

Capable of drilling precisely,
even when working at speeds
of 15kph, power requirement
is surprisingly low from 100hp.

at the headland and side edges
of the field.
Packer ring arrangements
offset in pairs prevents clogging,
and keeps them from sinking too
deeply into the soil.
The FlexPack for the Juwel 8
mounted plough and Diamant
12 semi-mounted ploughs will be
available in summer.

AMAZONE
Cenius-T

VADERSTAD Crosscutter

OFFERED in working widths of
3, 3.5 and 4m, the Cenius-T are
rigid trailed versions of the
popular three-row Cenius
cultivators.
Allowing tractors with less
lift capacity to safely
transport the cultivator,
coupling to the tractor is via
a pivoting drawbar attached
to the lower links of the
tractor.
The wedge ring roller
serves as the running gear as
well as being used for the
re-consolidation of the soil.

WORKING in front of the Carrier,
the six sharp knives in the rotating
drum of the Crosscutter cut and
crush the crop residues
perpendicular to the travelling
direction. Discs then strip and shred
the trash lengthwise, simultaneously
burying it in the soil.

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SULKY Xeos
THE Xeos power harrow drill
combination (3-4m) is now
available with uni-discs, cultidiscs or Suffolk coulters, which
can exert up to 80kg of pressure
per disc.
The power harrow’s assistance
enables the drill to work in a
variety of conditions, including
ploughed, min-till and direct
into stubble, it says.
The Xeos features Sulky’s
central volumetric metering
system with its adjustable
distribution system.

Mounted in rubber suspension
units for good stone damage
protection, operating depth is
set and adjusted hydraulically
from the cab.
The new option is currently
only available on the Carrier 650
and 1225.

SIMBA GREAT PLAINS Centurion
THE use of nylon bushes to
replace metal ones to
minimise metal-on-metal
contact and greasing needs
on the Centurion cultivator
drill helps reduce running
costs.
Maintenance is also
simplified because all drill
coulter wearing parts can
be changed quickly and
easily without specialist tools.
Initially offered in 4m and 6m

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Synkro

Dowdeswell 105P

NEW trailed versions of
Pottinger’s Synkro stubble
cultivators retain many of the
technical features from the
linkage-mounted machines.
Available in working widths
from 4m to 6m, the two sections
fold hydraulically to lower the
height and centre of gravity
during transport.

AMAZONE Citan
WITH a 15m working width and
an 8,000-litre hopper, the 15001C, a new top model in the Citan
drill range, can cover up to 200
hectares (500 acres) a day.
Requiring about 300hp, 20kph
working speeds are possible,

POTTINGER

Pottinger Lion

depending on conditions.
It uses RoTec+ control coulters
with up to 55kg of pressure for
accurate seed placement. The
hopper can also be split to allow
fertiliser to be applied while
drilling.

■ The 3m Lion power harrows
are now available with 12
rotors instead of the usual 10
for a finer tilth and, because
they run at slower speeds,
require less power to drive.

Kuhn Venta

LEMKEN

■ Kuhn has new folding
options for its Venta NCR
pneumatic combination drills
which feature the HR series
power harrows and a 1,600litre seed hopper. They are
now available in 4.5m and 5m
working widths, which fold to
2.85m for transport.

Diamant 11
LEMKEN has extended its semimounted plough range with the
introduction of the Diamant 11
and 12 Series machines.
Available with up to nine
furrows, they can be specified
with either slatted or solid
mouldboards.
In addition to a hydropneumatic reset system, all
models feature a weight transfer
system on the headstock to
reduce wheel slip.

■ Push-pull ploughs are still a
popular choice among UK
farmers and contractors, so
Dowdeswell has re-introduced
them to its range with its
latest 105P model, a fivefurrow reversible rearmounted plough. Customers
can choose between two,
three or four furrow frontmounted reversible ploughs.

Amazone Strip Till

KOCKERLING Ultima
KOCKERLING has added a bigger
tine drill to its Ultima range. The
CS 600 has a working width of 6m
and a 3,100-litre hopper capacity
with a filling height of 2.5m.
It is designed to press, sow,
level and press again. Each seed
unit is placed behind a pressure

wheel, which is controlled via a
hydraulic cylinder. Metering is
regulated with its own ground
speed radar.
Power requirement is from
220hp to 300hp with an ideal
working speed between 10 and
12kph.

KVERNELAND FlexCart
KUHN
Multi-Leader
KUHN’s Multi-leader semimounted plough range is
extended to include six, seven
and eight-furrow formats.
All models are available
with multiple working widths
from 350mm to 500mm per
body.

■ Already popular for maize
and soya establishment in the
US, Amazone believes its highspeed EDX drills could easily be
adapted to sow beet, maize,
rape and wheat in a split
operation, in conjunction with
a tine cultivator/fertiliser drill.

Reco Brevi
■ Brevi power harrows and
cultivators fill the gap left by
the termination of Reco’s
agreement with Maschio.
Offering similar equipment
sizes and options previously
available, plus a few additional
sizes, Reco will also be offering
a five-year warranty on all
power harrows.

Kverneland LO/EO

WITH a track width of 2850mm,
the FlexCart is fitted with a
strong cross shaft for Cat III
tractors to cope with the
weight of a full carriage.
Even when the angle of the
draw bar turns through 90
degrees, the PTO shaft is still

aligned with the tractor. The
FlexCart is fitted with 560-60 x
22.5 tyres and air brakes for
transport speeds of 40kph.
The Cat II three-point linkage
allows quick and easy
connection of the Optima or
coulter bar.

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■ The headstock on
Kverneland’s LO/EO on-land/infurrow ploughs has been
beefed up to deal with everincreasing horse powers. Now
able to cope with tractors up
to 350hp, the wheel assembly
takes 320/60-12TT tyres for
higher transport speeds, and
also features longer legs for
increased beam to ground
clearance to cope with trash.

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KONGSKILDE
Quick One
KONGSKILDEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S new quick-fit
system for Rotavator and
Rotalabour blades is based
around an innovativelydesigned single pin with an
offset head retaining two
blades at the same time.
By reducing downtime
during blade changes at busy
periods the new system is
both an aid to improving
productivity and reducing
operator fatigue.

KUHN Dominator
THE trailed Dominator cultivator
comes in four working widths
from 3.2m to 5.9m.
The cultivator is made up of
one row of leading smooth
discs, followed by two rows of
tines working to a depth of
400mm, then another set of
serrated discs with a soil
conditioner reel bringing up the
rear.
Power requirement is from
250 to 550hp.

LEMKEN Rubin 12
LEMKENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rubin disc harrow
range will soon include a larger
model for farmers looking for
deeper cultivation.
Called the Rubin 12, it is fitted
with discs which will be able to
work to a depth of 200mm and

will require upwards of 200hp
for a 3m working width
machine.
At the rear, a dolly wheel has
been added to take the weight
during transport due to the
large discs.

DAL-BO Cultimax

SIMBA GREAT PLAINS Turbochisel
AS a result of the Simba and
Great Plains merger, the
manufacturer is now offering its
Turbochisel disc and tine
cultivator in the UK.
It comprises a single row of
straight fluted discs, two rows

of deep leg tines and a
chopper at the rear, which also
consolidates.
They are available with seven,
nine, 11 or 13 legs with 350mm
spacing and the machines fold
to 3m for transport.

AVAILABLE in widths from 5.5 to
9m with full folding down to
3m, the Cultimax is aimed at
both spring and autumn work.
Standard equipment is a
seven-row harrow section, eight
300/65-12 wheels and front
hydraulic crackerboard. Depth is

LEMKEN Compact-Solitair
GROWING demand for fertiliser
placement when drilling OSR
and cereals has prompted
Lemken to launch a 6m grain
and fertiliser version of the
Compact-Solitair with Heliodorbased cultivation section.
Seed and fertiliser are placed
simultaneously, with the fertiliser
placed between the seed rows.

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With around 5,000 litres
capacity, its tank is split into
two sections. Its dividing wall
can be easily adjusted to hold
different ratios of seed and
fertiliser.
Seed rates can be varied from
1.5 to 300kg/ha (0.6-121kg/acre),
and fertiliser from 50 to
600kg/ha (20-242kg/acre).

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adjusted using ram spacers.
Aimed at high output
working, the machine is said to
be ideal on ploughed land ahead
of establishment of maize,
potatoes, sugar beet or cereals.
The 8m version needs 220hp
up front.

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NEWS IN BRIEF
Vaderstad Crossboard
■ Vaderstad’s Rapid 400 to
800S pneumatic drills and
Rapid 600–800C combi
versions are now available
with the option of a heavier
Crossboard as a single front
tool. Called the Crossboard
Heavy, this helps to reduce
draught requirements by
around 10 per cent
compared to a Rapid A 600S
equipped with the front tool
System Disc with Crossboard.

Quivogne Blackbear
■ The Blackbear tined
cultivator comprises a heavyduty design for ripping up
stubbles to depths of 5-30cm
at speed. Working depth is
controlled from a set of rearmounted wheels, and a rear
press forms part of the
standard spec. Available in
working widths from 3m to
8m, power requirements
vary from 120hp to 350hp.

SIMBA GREAT PLAINS DTX/TL
THE DTX 300 is a 3m wide linkage
mounted cultivator incorporating
two rows of loosening tines
capable of working to 400mm,
which is generally deeper than
the company’s existing 3m X-Press
and ST Bar.
The TL, a linkage-mounted
cultivator designed primarily for
use on lighter soils, features three
rows of spring-reset cultivating
tines that can work at depths of
300mm to incorporate large
volumes of trash.

VADERSTAD Strip Till
THE Strip Till drill combines both
the cultivation/fertiliser
placement and seeding into a
one-pass operation.
Based on a modified Spirit
drill, narrow tines take care of
the cultivation and fertiliser

placement, while the seed can
either be placed directly in the
opening (for example with OSR,
which likes loose conditions), or
offset to one side in slightly
firmer conditions for wheat or
barley.

Boxer
THE Boxer is a twin hopper rear
linkage-mounted seed and/or
fertiliser hopper unit which can be
used in conjunction with
Kockerling’s range of trailed
cultivators, disc harrows, seeders
or strip-till machines.
Described as a new concept, a
hydraulic ram pushes the two
1,200-litre capacity tanks to the
sides to improve operator visibility
over the rear cultivators.
The rear can be fitted with a
wide range of cultivator options.

Tri Till cultivator
■ A Guttler roller is now an
option for Philip Watkins’ Tri
Till stubble cultivator, aimed
at those wishing to work
shallower and produce a
finer finish, especially for
establishing oilseed rape
with a seeder fitted.

Sumo LMD
■ Sumo’s new LinkageMounted Drawbar (LMD)
with ball hitch helps to
transfer more of the
machine’s weight to the
tractor. Available as an
option on trailed Trio
cultivators, LMD offers a
tighter turning circle and
exploits the tractor’s ability
to control wheel slip and
draft.

Dal-Bo SuperMax
■ The SuperMax heavy duty
one-pass cultivator uses two
rows of heavy duty subsoiler
legs to remove compaction
and cultivate ahead of two
rows of spring-mounted
discs and a single or double
80cm diameter ring roller.
Suitable for tractors from
200hp the SuperMax is
currently available as a 3m
unit only.

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KOCKERLING

KVERNELAND
Qualidisc
AVAILABLE as mounted (3-6m)
and trailed (4-7m), the Qualidisc
compact disc range is designed
to ensure a good cutting and
mixing action in even the
trashiest conditions.
The aggressive disc angle gives
the machine a strong
penetration capacity, while the
large 565mm diameter discs
ensure a good mixing effect
even on stubbles containing
large volumes of straw.

HORSCH Terrano MT
DESIGNED for the UK’s generally
heavy and wet conditions, the
Terrano MT uses a four-bar
design which combines discs,
tines – with a high trip force of
550kg – and packer roller, on a
mid-mounted chassis.
The concept is said to be
ideal where growers are
looking for good shallow

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mixing in the top layer and
loosening at depth without
bringing clods to the surface.
Available in 4m and 6m
working widths, at the rear the
newly-designed packer roller
features scrapers which are
able to consolidate both
shallow and deeper soil layers,
even in the wet.

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VADERSTAD
Tempo
FAST and precise, Vaderstadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
first-ever maize drill is claimed
to be less sensitive to slopes
and vibrations.
Called the Tempo, each 70litre seed unit is electrically
driven, allowing them to be
shut off individually and
adjusted on the move.
Fertiliser can also be sown
at the same time using a
separate set of coulters,
which, with their standard
setting, place the fertiliser
50mm to the side of the seed
and 20mm below to avoid
seed burning.
The new drill is available as
a trailed machine in six or
eight-row versions.

AMAZONE VarioTrail
THE 6m VarioTrail 6000 carrier
vehicle allows the EDX precision
air seeder unit to be replaced with
a 6m Citan drill.
For the air seeder, the 3,000-litre
hopper serves as a fertiliser hopper
and, after changing over the
modules, becomes a seed hopper.
Both precision and conventional
drilling operations can now be

covered with one carrying vehicle,
making it possible to plant maize
in spring and then sow OSR and
cereals in autumn.
The newly-developed EasyQuick
coupling system provides for
quick conversion of the rear
frame, and quick couplings for
convenient connection of
electronics and hydraulic hoses.

POTTINGER
Terrasem
TERRASEM seed drills can now be
used to apply fertiliser through a
row of Dual-Disc Exakt coulters, or
via a broadcast system using
spreader plates. Promoting faster
root development roots and
reducing fertiliser use, coulter
depth can be adjusted
independently of cultivating and
seeding elements. The surface is
consolidated before seed is drilled.
Fertiliser broadcast across the
working width of the harrow is
thoroughly mixed in the soil.

KUHN Striger
STRIP-tilling crops such as maize
and sugar beet in preference to
full-field cultivation is currently
attracting a lot of attention.
Kuhnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Striger cultivates a
series of 15cm-wide strips ahead

of a precision drill. The
technique conserves moisture
and reduces power requirement.
A 150-180hp tractor is plenty big
enough for an eight-row 6mwide version.

The OCEANIS leads KUHN’s range of trailed sprayers, offering tank
sizes from 4,500 litres up to 7,700 litres and with boom widths from
24 – 48 metres.
The frame is made of HLE 700 steel, with height-adjustable
drawbar and built-in parking stand.
Other features include a suspended axle, hydraulic brakes, multifunctional valve, suspended boom parallelogram, polyester tank
with rinsing tank, piston-diaphragm and centrifugal pumps for the
ﬂow rates required, EQUILIBRIA boom suspension, and many
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SPRAYERS
Larger tanks, cleaner and leaner engines, touch-screen terminals and clever boom folding and washing systems
can be found on many of the latest sprayers, some of which may find their way to the UK sometime soon.

CHALLENGER RoGator 600B
NEW engine technology features
on the B Series versions of
Challenger’s RoGator 600 selfpropelled sprayers.
Power comes from six-cylinder
Sisu SCR Stage 3b engines, which
develop a maximum power at of
223hp on the 645B and 242hp
on the 655B, both at an

economical 1,950rpm.
Also new is the 40-litre
capacity AdBlue tank located
with the fuel tank on the righthand side.
The newcomers also feature
the new IsoBus-compliant 12in
(30mm) colour touch screen
C3000 terminal.

AGRIFAC Condor ALANCO Sprayranger
THE ClearancePlus version of the
Condor self-propelled sprayer
offers between 0.5m and 2m of
under-chassis clearance.
The provides the ability to
infinitely select a desired height
to clear tall crops and vary the
track width on the move from
1.9m to 2.7m. In addition to air
brakes and self-levelling
suspension, this latest version
has a top road speed of 50kph.

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Steering calibration
■ Chafer Machinery
developments include steering
calibration from the cab,
uprated boom suspension and
an integrated drawbar stand
for parking up at remote
farms; GPS auto-section
control is available via a
Topcon system.

New Kuhn sprayer
■ Sitting between the Grand
Large and Oceanis models, the
Metris trailed sprayer, with a
4,100-litre tank capacity and
boom widths from 18m to
36m, extends Kuhn’s range.

UPGRADES to the drive-train and
airbag suspension feature in
Alanco’s newly-developed 3,000litre low ground pressure selfpropelled sprayer.
With an unladen weight of
just over four tonnes, it is
available with either two- or
four-wheel steering.

New cab interiors across the
range see the boom controls ride
with the seat and the engine
operating information displayed
in a new instrument on the
steering column.
Both seat and steering column
have been moved forward to
give the operator more space.

LEMKEN Sprayer Flow
LEMKEN has come up with a
cunning way to detect blocked
sprayer nozzles, without the
tractor driver continually having
to glance back.
The solution comes in the form
of an electronic flow monitor on
each individual nozzle.
Dubbed Sprayer Flow Monitor,

in the event of a malfunction,
the nozzle in question is
highlighted on the sprayer's incab control terminal.
The fault continues to be
reported until the operator
clears the alarm, making it
almost impossible for a blocked
nozzle to go undetected.

AMAZONE BoomWash
AVAILABLE on the Pantera 4001
self-propelled sprayer,
BoomWash is the first external
sprayer boom cleaning system
which enables the boom to be
cleaned while still in the field
and without having to leave
the cab.
The system comprises a
cassette equipped with four
high-pressure nozzles, which
travel underneath the inner
boom section. The cleaning
procedure starts as the last
folding action commences.
Cleaning takes two minutes at

the most and even for the
widest boom only requires a
maximum of 100 litres of water.
For 2012 machines, the fresh
water capacity of the Pantera
will be increased to 500 litres.

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SANDS
Sliding Axle
SANDS Agricultural
Machinery has a new sliding
axle design capable of giving
a track width up to 108in for
three-row potato systems.
The mechanically locked
hydraulic unit has the ability
to slide the front and rear
axles out to different widths
for work on stubble in wet
conditions, minimising
compaction.
The system can be fitted to
sprayers of 4,000 litres and
above with booms to 36m.

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ARABLE SPRAYERS
VICON Ixtrac

JOHN DEERE R962i
WITH a tank capacity of 6,200
litres, the R962i is the biggest
ever trailed sprayer from John
Deere. Yet despite its high
capacity, the main tank has a
low-profile design with compact
dimensions for a low centre of
gravity.
An optional wheel steering
system provides accurate
tracking on the headlands to

reduce wheeling damage, and
the new proportional steering
control provides smoother
operation and easier set-up in
the field.
Standard fitments include axle
suspension – a double-link system
featuring maintenance-free
polyurethane dampers, which has
a maximum transport speed of
40kph, even with a full tank.

HARDI HC 9500
THE HC 9500 controller – a new
IsoBus virtual terminal, allows
operators to see all sprayer,
guidance and boom
management information on
one screen.
With a 12.1in colour touchscreen display, and a screen
resolution of 1,024 x 764 pixels,
as well as the AutoWash, the
new controller provides
growers a powerful, fullfeatured precision farming tool
for guidance, data logging,
application report generation,

BERTOUD
Raptor/Tenor

INCREASING productivity on
trailed sprayers is the aim of
Vicon’s new Ixtrac range, which
will eventually go up to 5,000
litres and 36m.
A suspended drawbar and axle
plus axle steering boost outputs
and the aluminium boom is
constructed in segments for easy
maintenance.
As a mid- to high-end
machine, the list of options
include boom height control and
GPS section switching. IsoBus

AMAZONE UX 11200
OFFERING a monstrous tank
capacity of 12,000 litres, plus
a 1,000-litre clean water tank,
the UX 11200 is Amazone’s
new flagship trailed sprayer.
The tandem axle sprayer is
feature-packed with its filllevel regulated hydropneumatic axle suspension
with roll stabilisation and tall
tyres up to a diameter of
1.95m.
The UX 11200 has a

permissible road speed of up
to 40kph as standard, with
automatic braking force
regulator and a support load
of up to three tonnes on the
hitch drawbar coupling.
As standard, the chassis
features a track-following
steering rear axle. As an
option, the UX 11200 can also
be equipped with the
electronically controlled,
DoubleTrail axle steering.

automated steering and more.
Standard on the Alpha Evo
self-propelled sprayer, the new
controller is optional on the
Commander 7000.

KUHN MEA3

BERTOUD has launched a
high tech, more compact
terminal for its Raptor and
Tenor trailed sprayers. Called
the EC-tronic, the basic
version can be upgraded to
offer GPS auto boom shut off
and guidance in conjunction
with the E-tech package.
Functions include boom
fold via a single button,
control of filling, agitation
and optionally, washout from
the cab, and using the E-pilot
wireless joystick, the ability
to service the boom and
check blocked nozzles from
outside.

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compatibility means the Ixtrac
can be used with the tractor’s
own terminal, via a small
switchbox.

MEA3 is the name of a new
aluminium boom design for
Kuhn’s mounted range of Deltis
and Altis sprayers.
The diagonal design ensures
the boom folds within the sprayer
dimensions for road transport,
eliminating the possibility of spray
drops falling on the tractor. The
new boom also benefits from the
Optilift parallelogram system.
Linked to the front of the
sprayer, this ensures maximum
load transfer to the tractor.
The new boom will be available
sometime in 2012.

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SPRAYERS ARABLE
HARDI

NEWS IN BRIEF

Commander 7000

Dammann flagship

THE Commander 7000 is the
largest trailed sprayer from
Hardi. Based on the Commander
6600i, standard specification
includes a hydraulicallysuspended axle and a drawbar
suspension.
Three different booms are
available – the air-assisted Twin
Force from 24 to 36m, the Force
boom from 24 to 36m and the
new Terra Force 36 to 42m.

HARDI Alpha Evo LEMKEN Vega
THE new Alpha Evo cab (above)
features a large hinged door and
three pillar design for enhanced
visibility. Cab suspension, cool box
and climate control boost operator
comfort, and there is a new touchscreen controller to handle boom
automation, filling, washing and
headland management.

HOUSEHAM AR3500
ALTEK’s Smart Nozzle system to
good use on Househam’s AR3500
self-propelled machine.
Working with the TMC
controller, the system gives the
operator 48 sections via GPS on a
24m boom, and when fitted

with twin lines, doubles up to 96
sections. The company has also
developed a telematics system to
transmit information from the
machine to the farm and allow
engineers to remotely access
data and diagnose problems.

IT is not expected to go on sale
until 2013, but Vega is the name
of the first trailed sprayer
designed by Lemken engineers.
Inside, the tank is centrally
divided by a baffle to ensure
constant weight distribution
even when the tank is partfilled, while the chassis is
integrated in the frame for
good ground clearance.
Tank capacities of 3,000, 4,000
and 5,000 litres are
planned.

■ Dammann has developed a
new top-end Profi-Class
tandem axle trailed sprayer
with a capacity of 14,000litres. Other 2012 highlights
include a new cab and new
SCR Mercedes engines for its
self-propelled sprayers, which
are joined by the DT 3200 H, a
new triple-axle 12,000-litre
self-propelled sprayer.

Automatic steering
■ Amazone now offers an
automatic steering option for
its Pantera self-propelled
sprayer. The system consists of
a hydraulic kit and the Topcon
150 automatic steering system.

Higher spec
■ Landmec Pottinger now
offers a 6,000-litre model in
the high specification
Tecnoma Tecnis trailed sprayer
range. Tecnis is specified with
the Axair pneumatic
suspension system, while
gyroscope axle steering and
IsoBus compatible control are
included in the list of options.

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ARABLE COMBINES

COMBINE
HARVESTERS
Sales of new combines rose by an estimated 30 per cent in Europe during 2011 to around 10,000 units. If
you are in the market for a new one, there is plenty of choice because all the major players have new
machines for harvest 2012.

CASE IH Axial-Flow 130/230
THE technical heart of Case IH’s
new Axial-Flow 130 and 230
combines remains, but the familiar
Axial-Flow rotor has been updated
and now includes a new Small
Tube Rotor for the 130 series.
This helps to improve threshing
performance in specialty crops
without affecting straw quality.
Auto-Crop Setting technology
means rotor speed is infinitely
variable from 220-1,200rpm, while
sieve clearance and threshing gap
are also controlled automatically.
The 130 series combines are
equipped with FPT SCR engines, a
6.7-litre in the 5130, while the
6130 and 7130 combines use a 9.0litre SCR power source.
Nominal power and maximum
power ratings have been
increased on both these combines,

the 6130 developing a maximum
387hp and 415hp for the 7130.
The 230 series is the new
flagship class combine from Case
IH, consisting of the Axial-Flow
7230, 8230 and 9230 models, with
a maximum power of up to 571hp
with cutterbar options up to
10.7m wide.
The 7230 now features the
same size cleaning area as the
8230 combine, with self-levelling
as standard. Grain tanks on the
230 series include a large 12,330litre version on the 8230 and 9230.
The 230 series combines also
benefit from the same track
technology used on the Quadtrac
tractors. Helping to reduce ground
pressure and improve traction, the
610mm-wide tracks can travel at
speeds of 20kph on the road.

JOHN DEERE S Series
SPECIFICALLY designed for
European crops and conditions,
John Deere’s new S Series
combines comprise the S670, S680
and 625hp flagship S690.
As well as new cabs, key
features include an integrated
66cm (26in) wide rubber track
design. Suitable for road speeds
up to 30kph, it has full hydraulic
suspension and an overall
transport width of 3.42m.
The top two S Series models
take power from a 13.5-litre Stage
3b engine and have grain tank
capacities of 14,100 litres, while
the smallest gets a nine-litre
engine and a 10,600-litre grain
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unloading at a rate of 120 to 135
litre/sec via an optional 6.9m
auger which folds around the
back of the combine.
There is a choice of two
transmissions. ProDrive, which is
standard on the S680 and S690
featuring automatic shifting
between two speed ranges, or a
three speed Push Button Shift
Transmission (PBST). This is
standard on the smaller S670 and
allows the operator to select a
range at the touch of a button.
The S series uses a new single
3.12m rotor which can handle
more material, provide higher
separator capacity and threshing
than its predecessors.

CLAAS Lexion
THE 2012 Lexion news includes
new rotary and walker
variations, with more features
including larger cabs and a
40kph transmission option.
The current range-topping
Lexion 600 is superseded by the
770, with smaller 760, 750 and
740 models having the APS
hybrid rotary system and six new
straw-walker models designated
in model number from 670
down to 620.
Under the hood, power has
risen across the board in all

models apart from the rangetopping 770, which sticks with
the current 586hp, but then at a
lower revving 1,800rpm.
Outside, there is a new Terra
Trac drive system. Dubbed Terra
Trac 3, this Claas-made system is
only available on the 770 (30kph
format) and 750 (30 or 40kph).
The new system has an auto
level system with nitrogen and
oil dampers power up the tracks
over speeds of 2kph. During
cornering, the system pumps
more oil to the outer track to
keep the combine level.
On the tyre front, Michelin’s
Cerexbib 800/70R32 is an
exclusive offering on Lexions. It
is claimed to give a 22 per cent
larger footprint than a similarsized standard tyre.

NEW HOLLAND CR
UPDATES to New Holland’s
flagship range of CR twin rotary
combines include a rubber track
option.
Integrated into the combine
using its own sub-frame and
bespoke transmission, the new
SmartTrax system is designed
to reduce ground pressure by
up to 57 per cent compared

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to wheeled machines.
They feature a triangular
structure with positive lug drive.
They also have automatic
continuous belt tensioning, rubber
blocked suspension with three
central independent rollers, and
are capable of 30kph at 1,600rpm
on the road.
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COMBINES ARABLE
DEUTZ-FAHR 6040 HTS

MASSEY FERGUSON Centora/Delta
MASSEY Ferguson’s eight strawwalker Centora combine receives
a host of new features designed
to boost productivity and cut
running costs.
These include Sisu 8.4-litre
Citius engines with Generation 2
SCR/DOC. The engine develops a
maximum power of 379hp at
1,950rpm on the 7280 plus a
further 25hp power boost.
The MF 7282 Centora has a
maximum power of 404hp, while
the Delta continues to peak at
500hp. Both benefit from new
engine transmission plates
developed for the Delta.

Also new on the Centora is the
high performance concave with
wider opening for maximum
grain removal, plus there is
upgraded grain pan separation
capacity for better cleaning.
The new and stronger rear
axle fitted to 2012 Centora and
Delta combines reduces the
turning radius to 5.5m, and new
steering geometry and larger
steering cylinders eases steering.
Finally, Delta combines benefit
from a new engine compartment
layout to improve accessibility,
which includes a built-in hand
rail for safety.

THE new five straw-walker
6040 HTS is aimed at farmers
looking for a powerful and
reliable combine harvester
which delivers low operating
costs and is able to pay for
itself quickly.
Replacing the 4065, this
latest combine features
mechanical operation of
threshing mechanism, cutter
bar and grain discharge.
Power comes from a fourvalve electronically-controlled
Deutz engine which kicks out a
maximum of 235hp.
Front-mounted attachments
for special crops and Vario

cutter bars are available as
options as is the Autocontrol
version of cutter bar on the
6040 HTS, which accurately
follow ground contours.
The 6,500-litre grain tank
empties at the rate of 75
litres/sec.

NEW HOLLAND CX5000/CX6000
AIMED at farms with 200-600
hectares (500-1,500 acres) of
combinable crops, the
distinctive styling of New
Holland’s mid-range fivewalker CX5000 and six-walker
CX6000 combines is
reminiscent of the CX8000 and
CR9000 Elevation ranges.
Power to all four models –
CX5080 (258hp), CX5090
(300hp), CX6080 (300hp) and
CX6090 (333hp), comes from
new Stage 3b-compliant
ECOBlue SCR engines, which
develop a maximum power of
between 250 to 335hp.
The CX5000 and CX6000 also

two widths; 610mm (24in) to
conform within the 3.5m
transport width, and 760mm
(30in) for more extreme
working conditions.
Retaining the twin rotary
threshing concept, these latest CR
models are available as narrow or
wide framed versions.
The narrow framed CR8070 and

MASSEY FERGUSON 7300 Activa S

benefit from a new cab interior.
Developed especially for
farms with steep slopes, the
Laterale option available on the
CX5090 and CX6090 offers sideto-side levelling of up to 18 per
cent.

THE very latest in engine
technology, a choice of threshing
systems, and the ability to fit the
high capacity PowerFlow headers
are just some of the new features
in the 7300 Activa S combines.
Both include the latest Sisu SCR
engines, which develop 243hp in
the five straw-walker 7345 S, and
276hp in the six straw-walker
7347 S.
Other updates include a choice
of PowerFlow or FreeFlow
headers, Hi-Inertia cylinder with
independent – front and rear –
concave adjustment, and the

choice of two well-proven
separation systems to suit crops
and conditions - Active Beater
Concave and walkers or Multi
Crop Separator plus Power Feed
Roller.
The two newcomers also
feature 4.3m long straw-walkers
with high steps for better
separation, new 8,600-litre
capacity grain tank and 4.5m
long unloading auger, a high
comfort cab and upgraded
controls, plus a modern, stylish
new look with practical guards
easing access for service.

CR8080 have 430mm (17in)
diameter rotors with two intake
flights, while the higher capacity
560mm (22in) rotors, with three
intake flights, are fitted to the
wide framed CR9070, CR9080 and
CR9090.
Grain handling systems have
also been upgraded to match the
increased capacity.

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ARABLE COMBINES
NEW HOLLAND

JOHN DEERE

TC5000
Machine Sync
DESIGNED to improve the
productivity and efficiency of
farms harvesting up to 300
hectares (740 acres), the new sixmodel range of TC5000 combines
tops with the TC5070, TC5080 and
TC5080 Hillside models.
All are all fitted with the 6.8litre Nef engine, boasting
ECOBlue SCR engines, which
deliver a maximum of 175 to

MASSEY
FERGUSON

258hp at 2,000rpm.
All five straw walker models
(TC5050-TC5080) are equipped
with hydrostatic transmissions as
standard. Allowing a wider range
of speeds to be attained in each

gear, it allows operators to shuttle
between forward and reverse
without the need to change gear.
The new maximum grain tank
size of 6,000 litres is an ideal
match for the largest 6.1m header.

7300 Beta
THE new 7300 Beta combines
bring higher conventional
combine specification,
economy and performance to
medium to large-scale
operators and contractors.
Complementing the
ParaLevel models, these latest
five (7360 Beta) or six strawwalker (7370 Beta) machines
feature more powerful
Generation 2 Sisu SCR engines,
which reduce fuel consumption
by up to 10 per cent and offer
more power – 276hp in the
7360 and a maximum of 360hp
in the 7370.
A touch-screen terminal
provides automatic settings for
up to 15 different crops as well
as full monitoring and
comprehensive control.

CLAAS Avero 160
THE Avero 160 sees Claas extend
its combine range for
independent small and mediumsized farms.
Like the 198hp Avero 240,
the new model is powered by a
Caterpillar C 6.6 engine, which
develops 158hp. Like its big
brother, the Avero 160 has the
same cleaning system and the
same residual grain separation

■ MACHINE Sync is a clever
tool which allows tractors
and combines to exchange
data on-the-go.
Part of John Deere’s new
FarmSight intelligent solutions
strategy, on the tractor
monitor, the operator can
view a map which displays the
position of harvesters and of
other tractor/trailer units in
the field.
Depending on the level of
grain in the combine’s tank,
Machine Sync sets priorities
for the unloading process and
indicates which harvester
needs to be unloaded next.
As a next step, an
additional feature enables the
tractor operator to accept the
unloading request, which will
automatically exclude other
tractor/trailer units from
approaching the same
combine.
Providing the AutoTrac
steering system is fitted to the
tractor, the system can allow
the operator to take
command of the tractor and
trailer, once a predetermined
distance from the combine is
reached.
When activated, the
operator begins to steer the
tractor and trailer relative to
the combine’s speed and
travel direction.

with four straw walkers, but
has a conventional threshing
system.
Optimal crop flow is provided
by a 1060mm wide and 450mm
diameter threshing drum, which
can be used for a variety of crops
ranging from wheat to rape seed.
From adjusting the cutterbar
and threshing concave to checking
the returns – the entire combine

harvester can be controlled and
monitored from the cab.
A further feature is the Contour
automatic cutterbar control
system, which enables the
cutterbar to adapt to the ground
contours.

for slopes of up to 15 per cent
by levelling the entire combine
body automatically on the move.
Combined with the
SlopeMaster side-hill kit, this
provides full harvesting

performance on slopes of up to
22 per cent.
A wide selection of headers
includes the 600R Series
platforms with cutting widths
from 4.3 to 10.7m.

JOHN DEERE W/T Series
THE new W (pictured right) and
T Series (pictured far right)
combines comprise the W540,
W550, W650 and W660
conventional five and six strawwalker combines, and the
restyled five- and six-walker
tangential tine technology T550,
T560, T660 and T670 models.
Other updates to both
combine ranges include new
styling to match the S series, WSeries Deluxe and T-Series

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Premium cabs, Stage 3b
compliant 6.8- or nine-litre
PowerTech PSX engines, and
more tyre choice.
There are three transmissions –
either PBST or ProDrive on the TSeries models, and a three-speed
manual shift or PBST on the W
Series.
Also featuring a larger active
separation area, and bigger
11,000-litre grain tanks, the
optional HillMaster compensates

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ROOT CROPS ARABLE

ROOT CROPS
Larger, more powerful machines, new emission-compliant engines and clever electronics feature in many
of the new planters and harvesters for the coming season.

AGRIFAC RotoLiftPlus
USING hydraulically-driven
wheels to tease beet out of the
ground, the RotoLiftPlus
provides a lifting system for
every possible situation and type
of soil, says Agrifac.
Minimising soil intake to
prevent blockages, the swinging
movement provides for optimum
row following, preventing beet
damage.
A hydraulically-driven roller

behind the lifting wheels
also prevents beet from
escaping, and the rotary
intake system supplies the
turbines with a continuous
flow of crop.
Other benefits include faster
working speeds, independent
row adjustment, and numerous
possibilities to alter the depth,
levelling and speed of the lifter
wheels.

RGS FORFAR ScanStone Windrower
DEVELOPED in conjunction with
Scott’s of Boston, Lincolnshire,
the ScanStone potato windrower
has a floating head for sloping
ground conditions.
Other features include depth
sensing diablo rollers, hydraulic
row adjustment, self levelling
and hydraulically controlled

cross conveyor pivot ends.
The in-cab controlled cross
conveyor is equipped with crop
protection fingers, and has both
left and right-hand discharge
functions. A cross conveyor
extension allows eight rows to
be windrowed for easy trailer
access, says the manufacturer.

DEWULF GBC
BILLED as a compact and easy to
maintain single-row trailed
carrot harvester, the GBC’s threetonne bunker is mounted on a
parallelogram system which
limits the angle, even during
discharge.
Slightly inclined picking belts –
the rotating direction of which

can be changed – ensure a smooth
intake, and the ability to handle
faster forward speeds.
Independent operation of
the shears and picking
elements guarantees stability,
and the picking element is
equipped with depth control as
standard.

GRIMME Varitron 470

DEWULF Kwatro
DEWULF has developed a threerow version of its Kwatro fourrow self-propelled potato
harvester.
Lifting three 90cm-wide rows,
the Belgian manufacturer plans
to bring a machine to the UK
this season. Further details from
Niagri Engineering – the
company’s UK importer.

THE four-row Varitron 470 selfpropelled potato harvester
features a wider range of options
and combinations of separators.
Both main webs and separators
are now 2.8m wide, which leads
to a 15 per cent higher capacity
than comparable machines.

Fitted with a 7t bunker, the
new harvester is available either
with all wheels or as an option
with two rubber tracks, while the
490hp Mercedes Benz engine
meets Stage 3b requirements.
An elevator harvester – the
Varitron 400 – is in the pipeline.

PLOEGER AR-4B/AR-4W
NEW developments concern the
company’s four-row self-propelled
potato harvesters – the AR-4W,
with an unloading elevator, and
the AR-4B, with a 13-tonne bunker.
New for the AR-4B is an easy to
maintain bunker filling belt, which

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combines a normal sieving web
with a PVC covering. Up front, the
former deflector drums used to
narrow the crop flow between the
first and second sieving webs have
been removed. Both harvesters
have new on-board computers.

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ARABLE ROOT CROPS
GRIMME

NEWS IN BRIEF

Speedtronic
SPEEDTRONIC is the name given
to a novel automatic system to
reduce damage as potatoes are
unloaded.
Using sensors, the system
automates filling of the elevator
pockets and also the height.
The data is transferred to the
control box which automatically
calculates and controls the
required elevator speed
depending on the optimum
filling height.

Miedema Hillmaster

FRANZ KLEINE Beetliner
THE three-model range of
Beetliner six-row sugar beet
harvesters covers the full
spectrum right up to growers
and contractors working with
1,000ha (2,500 acres)
The three include the Compact
(18cu.m bunker), Large (30cu.m

bunker) and Max, which needs
three axles to spread the weight
of the 40cu.m capacity bunker.
Power comes from a 510hp
Mercedes Benz Stage 3b SCR
engine, while all three machines
feature a new cab and clever
topping and lifting technology.

ASA-LIFT T140

GRIMME GL 420 Exacta
THE tractor-mounted four-row
GL 420 Exacta is aimed at
growers who are looking for a
compact carried
cultivating/planting machine for
accurate planting in heavy
cloddy conditions.
Taking its name from the exact
control of planting depth and
spacing, as an option, it can be

fitted with the Grimme GR 300
rotary tiller or Amazone power
harrow.
The two-tonne capacity
bunker is positioned directly
above the cultivator to keep the
centre of gravity as close to the
tractor as possible.
Grimme plans to bring a
machine to Britain soon.

ASA-Lift’s single-row T140
(four-tonne bunker) carrot
harvester has been joined by a
five-tonne bunker model,
which takes much of its spec
from the company’s larger
harvesters.
Called the T150, this includes
a new steering system, plus a
new in-cab touch screen control
unit. More compact than the
previous control box, this latest
electronic version offers much
smoother control.
The Danish manufacturer has
also developed new controls, a
clever anti-wheel slip option,
and a row-finding technique for
its self-propelled SP200
machines, which are also now
GPS ready.

Underhaug UN 2700
■ A new load-sensing
hydraulic system, a new rear
haulm and clod separator and
a number of other internal
updates feature on the 2012
models of Underhaug’s UN
2700 two-row trailed
harvester.

Three-row Spirit
■ AVR is developing a new
trailed potato harvester for
lifting three 90cm-wide rows.
The newcomer is expected to
share much of the technology
with the current two-row
trailed Spirit machines.

Grimme Maxtron 620
■ The Maxtron 620 selfpropelled sugar beet
harvester features new styling
and improvements to the
hydraulic system, steering and
electronics, plus new topper
options. Power now comes
from a 490hp Mercedes Benz
engine equipped with a SCRemission control and AdBlue
injection to meet Stage 3b
emissions.

ROPA Euro-Tiger
THE six-row Euro-Tiger V8-4 is
quite possibly the world’s most
powerful sugar beet harvester.
Powered by a 598hp Mercedes
Benz V8 SCR Stage 3b engine,
which generates nearly 600hp,
this latest version also features a
new cab and controls.
Plus there is automatic
monitoring of bunker filling and
hydraulic axle load control,
which provides optimum traction
in all conditions.
Working at pressures of just

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■ Designed for use in planters
operating on undulating land,
Miedema Mercer Machinery’s
Hillmaster unit levels the
planting belts during uneven
operation. Improving the
supply of seed to the planting
shares, this avoids the
problem of inconsistent plant
spacing. The company also has
a new range of hydraulicallydriven of two-row planters
(the Structural Hillmaster),
and says a four-row version is
coming.

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1.4 bar, the new 800/70 R32 Ultra
Flex tyres for the front axle help
to limit ground compaction even
when the 40cu.m capacity
bunker is full, while the fullyadjustable Micro-Topper 2
ensures tops are removed
without affecting the crowns.
Further details from UK
importer CTM Harpley.

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The patented Evolution Separator unit is the most versatile
stone, clod and haulm separator on the market today.
Available in a wide range of OEM machinery or as a retro fit
into your harvester or grader by our skilled engineers.
Potatoes - Onions - Shallots - Carrots - Parsnips - Bulbs - Red Beet - Etc.

Business and management focus
Regional discussion groups
Specialist visits
Networking
I found it a very interesting
day allowing me to look at a
business I did not know much
about, as well as an industry
that you don’t get to see the
nuts and bolts of

FERTILISER
SPREADERS
Clever electronics, weigh-cells and automatic wind and headland control systems, play a major role in
many new fertiliser spreaders for the coming season.

SULKY DPX
THE three-model range of DPX
mounted fertiliser spreaders
includes the DPX 18, with a
working width from 9 to 18m,
and a hopper capacity of 1,500kg.
The DPX 24 works from 12 to

24m carrying 2,100kg, while the
DPX 28, carries 2,800kg and
spreads from 12 to 28m.
This top-of-the-range model is
available with an on-board
continuous weighing function.

AMAZONE WindControl
WINDCONTROL automatically
compensates for wind
direction/speed changes by
adjusting the throwing angle
and speed of the discs.
Available on ZG-TS Hydro

fertiliser spreaders, in operation,
the spreader is equipped with a
weather station, which monitors
wind speed (up to 5m/sec) and
direction in the surrounding area
of the spreading discs.

VICON GEOcontrol/GEOspread
GEOcontrol in combination with
a weighing spreader makes it
possible to automatically switch
the spreader on and off at the
headland using GPS.
It also provides overlap
control, where the spreader
disc(s) switch on and off
automatically and individually,
when overlap is detected.
One of the tools to set the
working width on a fertiliser
spreader is the discharge point
of the fertiliser, normally a
manual adjustment.
With the new GEOspread

option, it is now possible to
adjust this setting individually
(on weigh cell spreaders) for
both discs electrically from the
tractor cab.

BOGBALLE L2W Plus
L2W Plus is aimed at farmers at the
smaller end of the market looking
for a fertiliser spreader with an
automatic weighing system.
Using spreading technology
from the L2, and weigh cell
technology from the larger M2W
and M3W spreaders, the
newcomer is available in hopper
capacities from 700-2,050 litres,
and capable of spreading up to
24m.

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FERTILISER SPREADERS ARABLE
AMAZONE
HeadlandControl
DESIGNED to accurately apply
fertiliser when working around
field boundaries, HeadlandControl
consists of an automatically
changeable, disc-integrated,
border spreading device (Auto TS)
coupled with spreader-orientated
software for the
controller.
Operation
is through
the
Amapad
terminal.

NEWS IN BRIEF
Sulky Fertitest
■ All X12-44, DPX and
Polyvrac XT fertiliser spreader
operators can now access online application rate and
working width settings.
Updated in real time, the
Fertitest database contains
more than 450 fertilisers
(granulated and compacted),
as well as the most common
seed varieties (cover crops) and
slug pellets.

SULKY Stop&Go
Stop&Go is described as an
affordable system to improve
fertiliser spreading accuracy at
the headland.
Based on a sprayer section
control system, it consists of a
touch-screen console with colour
display for the for the track
guidance system, a remote
control for section control, and
simple GPS antenna.

Settings
can be quickly
adjusted using
simple on screen icons, and
fertiliser is spread around the
headland using the Tribord 3D
border management system.

RYETEC GKD10000
THE standard 10cu.m hopper on
the twin-axle GDK10000, the
largest fertiliser spreader made by
Gustrower, can be boosted to
16cu.m with the optional
extension sides.
Supplied in the UK by Ryetec,
the spreader is fitted with a chain
and slat conveyor which can
handle a wide range of different
materials at rates from 40 to
16,000kg/ha. Capable of spreading
widths of up to 42m, operation is
from a TeeJet LH500 control unit,
and the big spreader is variable
rate and GPS compatible.
With air brakes as standard,
optional equipment includes 40kph

axles, mud guards, tarpaulin covers,
and a crumble roller for lumpy and
difficult to spread material.

AMAZONE
ZA-M 1001
THE ZA-M 1001 Special Profis is
Amazone’s answer for a lightweight and favourably-priced
fertiliser spreader with integrated
weigh cell technology capable of
spreading from 10 to 36m.
Designed for a maximum
payload of up to 2,100kg, the
standard 1,000-litre hopper can be
extended to 1,500-litres.
The weigh-cell frame keeps the
centre of gravity as close to the
tractor as possible.

KUHN Axis
HOPPER access has been
improved on the Axis fertiliser
spreaders with a safety-approved
integrated optional ladder on all
new models. The ladder angles
outwards when in use and tucks
neatly under the hopper for

More haste
less waste

transport. It can be retrofitted
on Axis models which have 1,300
or 1,800-litre hopper extensions.

Awkward shaped fields can lead to a waste of
fertiliser and a waste of your time. Amazone’s
Ultra Hydro spreader, when used in conjunction
with GPS-Switch and GPS-Track can help prevent
that waste.
Automatic shut-off, and
parallel guidance:
GPS-Switch automatically switches off the relevant
part-width sections, and GPS-Track can provide
parallel guidance operation for even easier
precision spreading, especially over larger areas.
High-tech, high capacity,
quick coverage:
The Ultra Hydro, which has hydraulic disc drive
and weigh-cell calibration as standard, has
hopper volumes up to 4200 litres (or up to 8200
litres trailed) and spreading widths up to 52m.

FELLA KM
THE striking design of Fella’s KM
front-mounted drum mowers are
coupled with a wide-opening
front protective cover to provide
good service access.
Available in working widths of
2.86m, 3.06m and 3.26m, other
operator-friendly features

JF-STOLL Vari Float

include central adjustment of
the swath discs from above,
while the V-belt guard can also
be easily accessed for
replacement.
Mower unit maintenance is
easier, thanks to an exterior oil
dipstick.

NEWS IN BRIEF
Czech mowers

A HYDRAULIC suspension system
called Vari Float gives good
ground following abilities on the
GXS 3605, a new flagship
mounted disc mower with a
working width of 3.55m.
The mower is equipped with a
hydraulic stone release. If the
machine hits a protruding stone,
the cutting unit moves backwards.

■ Willow Farm Machinery now
offers the Rozmital mower
range. With 2.6m and 3m
working widths, the SD-260 and
SD-300 are six and seven-disc
models available in plain disc or
mower conditioner versions.

KRONE EasyCut
WITH a working width of 10.1m,
the EasyCut B 1000 CV Collect is
one of the biggest mounted
triple mower combinations with
a merger belt on the market.
Minimum power requirement
is 180hp and it features
Constant Float, which uses the
tractor’s hydraulics to
maintain a uniform ground
pressure.
Also joining the EasyCut range
is the (9.7m) 970, a plain cut disc
mower with a minimum power
requirement of 130hp.

THE updated range of Classic
mowers includes the NovaCat 261
(2.52m) and 301 (3.04m) disc
mowers, which feature quick
change blades as standard, while
the new EuroCat 271 and 311
drum mowers have working
widths of 2.7m and 3.05m.
Lighter, more compact with
shorter headstocks and easier to
operate, drive shaft service
intervals on the disc models have
been increased from a daily
service interval to 150 hours.

CLAAS Disco
HYDRAULICALLY-driven autoswather units on the 9.1m-wide
Disco 9100 C triple mower
combination can be individually
controlled, allowing the
operator to engage either one
or both units.
Replacing the smaller Disco
8550, swath
widths are
from 1.6m
to 3m. With the
units lifted, the crop can
be spread across the full

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width. Each outer mowing unit
features an automatic breakback system, which swings the
whole mowing unit back and
upwards to avoid damage.
Equipped with
3.4m-wide eight-disc
cutter bars, power
requirement is
240hp-plus.

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MOWERS LIVESTOCK
KUHN PZ 960

VICON Extra 390
A NEW, lightweight design and a
working width of 8.75m are two
main features of the Extra 390 V
a new flagship plain butterfly disc
mower from Vicon. The centresuspended mowing units and
three-bladed discs result in power

FELLA driveGUARD

requirements from 110hp.
BreakBack protects
the cutterbar from
foreign obstacles, and
automatically returns
the mowing unit to
working position.

LELY Splendimo

DriveGUARD is the name of a
new disc mower overload
protection device from Fella.
When a foreign object blocks
the rotation of a mower disc,
the overload element shears off
allowing the mower disc to
freely turn.

KRONE BiG M 420

CLAAS Corto
THE Flexguard collision
protection system, which allows
the safety frames to move
sideways in an accident, is a
major feature of the Corto 3200
F Profil.

A BREAKBACK device gleaned
from the current M and MC rear
mowers features on the
revamped Splendimo 900 M and
900 MC Triplo mowers.
Due to the new frame
construction, the mowers have
become about 300kg lighter,
helping to lower power needs.
Both have a working width of
8.9m and the MC model features
an Impeller conditioner.

THE right and left rear mowing
units on Kuhn’s new PZ 960 triple
drum mower are identical to
those of the PZ 320.
Offered in a choice of working
widths of 8.4m, 8.65m or 8.95m,
cutting height can be adjusted
continuously without tools.
Weighing just 1,900kg, when
combined with the frontmounted PZ 320 F mower, it is
ideal for small and medium-sized
farms with 100 to 150hp tractors.

With a working width of 3.2m,
each of the four drums is fitted
with a quick blade change
system. As an option, the new
mower can be fitted with hydropneumatic suspension.

A NEW engine and cab feature
in the BiG M 420 self-propelled
mower.
Power comes from a 400hp
MAN engine, which uses SCR
technology with AdBlue to

comply with the Stage 3b
exhaust emission standards.
As well as reducing noise
levels, the new cab is fitted as
standard with climate control
and a mobile cool box.

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RAKES & TEDDERS
Wider working widths, reduced maintenance and more in-cab control
dominate the latest flurry of rakes and tedders.

CLAAS Liner 3100
AIMED at those who want the
output of a four-rotor rake, but
with the compactness of a tworotor model, the Liner 3100 offers
infinitely variable working width
from 8.7m to 10m.
This allows it to pull together
four 3m swaths into one, or gather
two swaths from a 7.5m-wide
combine harvester. Swath width
varies from 1.8m to 2.6m,
depending on working width.
Working height is adjusted via a

mechanical screw on each rotor.
During work, when the rotors are
raised, they remain parallel to the
ground, and have a maximum lift
height of 900mm.
Individual rotor lifting is an
option, as is electro-hydraulic
adjustment of the raking height.

LELY Hibiscus 1515
OFFERING working widths from
11m to 14.8m, the Hibiscus 1515
CD Profi four-rotor rake is based
around two chassis beams,
which fold out in a V-shape.
Two rotors are suspended
from each beam, which are
lowered on the left and righthand side. Self-steering wheels
are also mounted on the beams

in between the two rotors.
Suspension arms can be
extended to increase the
clearance between the rotor and
the main beam, and by varying
the angle between these two
beams, working and swath width
can be adjusted (1.2m to 4m).
Minimum power requirement
is 90hp.

NEWS IN BRIEF

VICON Fanex 604

Lely Lotus 900 Stabilo

WITH a working width of 6.05m,
the combination of a low
weight of just 655kg and gravity
point close to the tractor means
the upgraded six-rotor Fanex
604 tedder is ideally suited for
use behind small tractors.
Offering reduced
maintenance, main features
include two vibration dampers,
strong V-shaped central unit and
central adjustment for border
tedding.
The tedder is now fitted with a
central adjustment device for
setting the machine at the correct
angle for border tedding.

■ The eight rotors on the
Lotus 900 Stabilo linkagemounted tedder produce a
working width of 9m. Lely
also has a new range of
central delivery double-rotor
rakes – the Hibiscus 745 CD
Vario (7.40m) and the
Hibiscus 915 CD Vario
(8.90m).

Vicon updates
■ New Andex rakes include
the 424 and 464 ProLine
single-rotor versions, the
double-rotor centre swath
724 Hydro, and the 774 – a
double-rotor side delivery
rake, based on the main
frame concept and the
ProLine gear box technology.
This latter rake offers a
working width of 7.70m.

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POTTINGER HIT 10.11 T
POTTINGER has expanded its
tedder line-up with a 10-rotor,
10.6m working width trailed
machine called the HIT 10.11 T.
Fitted with 1.42m diameter
rotors with six curved tine arms,

to prevent the outer rotors from
dangling when lifted, its
hydraulic cylinders lock to
improve clearance and prevent
contact. The machine folds to
less than 3m wide and high.

KRONE Swadro
1400 Plus

CLAAS Liner
370/420/450
OFFERING working widths from
3.5m to 4.5m, the three-point
linkage-mounted Liner 370, 420
and 450 are three new single
rotor rakes from Claas.
Sharing many features with
larger Liner models, each one
has 11 tine arms per rotor, with
four double tines per arm. For
ground contour following, each
rotor is mounted on a tandem
axle. To prevent grounding, each
model is fitted with the Power
Drawbar, which helps reduce strain
on the drawbar during transport.

TRACTOR & MACHINERY SHOWCASE

THE Swadro 1400 Plus offers
hydraulic axle height control for
easy lowering into transport
position, and although it does not
come with folding tine arms, the
transport height is below 4m.
The four-rotor centre-delivery
Plus model (11-13.5m) also
features stronger drive shafts to
cope with difficult conditions.
The maintenance-free rotor
gearboxes have heavy-duty cam
tracks, which come with a threeyear warranty.

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RAKES & TEDDERS LIVESTOCK
KRONE KWT 2000 LELY Hibiscus 745 CD / 915 CD
WITH 18 rotors and a working
width of 19.6m, the KWT 2000 is
one of the world’s biggest rotary
tedders.
Yet, despite these impressive
dimensions, the new tedder
features a clever steering system
to ensure accurate tracking
behind the tractor on the road.
Fitted with small 1.53m
diameter rotors, running on
large tyres and equipped with
automatic folding guards, the
three-point linkage mounted
machine is compatible with load
sensing tractors and carries
standard IsoBus electronics.

THE Hibiscus 745 CD and 915 CD
complete Lely’s line-up of twin
rotor rakes with 7.4m and 8.9m
working widths respectively.
They have been engineered so
the wheels of the rotor carriage
are as close as possible to the
tines for optimum ground
contour following, it says.
As standard, both rakes
feature on-the-go hydraulic
working and swath width
adjustment. During transport,

JF-STOLL
Z 8805 T
they fold to less than 3m wide,
and the 915 has a height of
4.3m, or 3.65m with the tines
removed.

JF-STOLL R+
JF-Stoll’s new range of singlerotor rakes are equipped with
the new R+ rotor, which features
rotor arms made of solid
galvanised steel equipped with
maintenance-free ball bearings.
In two working widths – the R+
420 (4.15m) and R+ 460 (4.45m) –

the R+ rotor also features on the
R+ 820, a new 8-9m working width
twin-rotor centre swath rake.

WITH a working width of 8.8m,
the driveline of the new Z 8805
T eight-rotor trailed tedder
uses the new Finger Link
connections for good reliability.
Each connection consists of
2x6-strong fingers which have
a safe mesh even at large
angles. This allows the rotors
to continue rotating when
they are lifted during
headland turns, ensuring quick
and easy turning and starting.
Operated hydraulically from
the cab, the machine folds to a
compact package of just
2.95m-wide x 3.5m high.

FELLA TS 12555 PRO
FITTED with 12 tine arms per rotor
to give a working width of 12.5m,
the TS 12555 PRO four-rotor rake
is designed to keep maintenance

to a minimum. Integrated into the
newly-developed rake head, the
tine arms come with maintenancefree precision ball roller bearings.

The new rake also offers electric
height adjustment, allowing the
operator to easily adjust working
height from the tractor seat.

OPICO GRASS HARROW
Alun Owen takes pride in his grassland, reseeding around
70 acres each year. That’s why he purchased an OPICO
GRASS HARROW and seeder. The tines rip out dead thatch
and moss letting air into the root zone stimulating new
growth. “It’s good quality kit, from a company that’s got the
experience and done the research. I’ve had excellent technical
support from everyone. Plus having a harrow
which can take a seeder on top
is also an advantage.”

BALERS &
FORAGE WAGONS
Anyone in the market for a new baler or forage wagon this season will find lots of new and interesting
developments, including new on-board electronic weighing and automatic knife sharpening systems.

MASSEY FERGUSON 2170
MASSEY Ferguson has beefed
up its 2170 large square
baler with a new higher output
Extra Density version, the
2170 XD to reduce
handling time and cut
transport costs.
Producing fewer, heavier

1.2m x 0.88m bales, the
driveline and structure has
been reinforced to
accommodate the extra
density, including a heavier
flywheel, and a re-designed
bale chamber to improve
compression.

NEWS IN BRIEF

POTTINGER

Torro AutoCut

Jumbo

RPC 245 Tornado

ADDING on-board
electronic weighing to the
Jumbo forage wagon
allows users to see how
much crop is being loaded into
the wagon during harvesting.
In addition to the number of
hours worked and number of
loads delivered, the system allows
the operator to display weight,
loading time, road transport time,

THE RPC 245 Tornado round
baler wrapper combination is
now available as a fixed
chamber machine.
Featuring 18 rollers and a 25knife chopping system, the
machine benefits from a fast
starting wrap cycle before the
tail-gate is closed.
Using a fixed chamber baler
results in a compact package,
with an overall width of 2.7m.

■ AutoCut is the name of an
optional automatic knife
sharpening system for Torro
forage wagons. Allowing all
39 knives to be sharpened in
just three minutes, Pottinger
says the increased
performance leads to diesel
savings in the order of 15
per cent.

Krone simplicity
■ The Bellima KR 125/130
are new fixed chamber
round balers to replace the
KR 125 and 130 models.
Sharing similar styling with
the Fortima range, the
simple, low maintenance
machines feature a camless
pick-up reel. There are no
electronics, with twine, net
wrap, pick-up reel and door
being operated via the
tractor’s spools.

Kuhn intake system
■ The new intake system
with cleaning hatch already
fitted on Kuhn VB OptiCut
variable chamber round
balers is now available on
the fixed chamber models FB
2130 OptiCut 14 and FB
2135, variable chamber
models VB 2160 and VB
2190 in OptiFeed version as
well as on all the balerwrapper combinations i-BIO,
FBP and VBP.

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LELY WELGER

waiting time and unloading
time.
Certain Jumbo Combiline
models are also now offered with
a load containment system to
ensure nothing is lost during
transport.

CLAAS Quadrant 3300
FILLING the gap in the range
between the 3200 and the 3400,
the Quadrant 3300 square baler
produces a 1.2m x 0.9m bale.
The pick-up reel is 2.35m wide,
with a double roller crop press.
Positioned behind this is the redesigned 500mm diameter feed
roller.
The new 1.2m long prechamber has been re-designed,
and can be controlled either
automatically or variably.

CLAAS Rollant
Everything on the new baler is
shaft and gearbox driven, except
for one chain on the pick-up reel.

NEW HOLLAND Crop ID
CROP ID is a real-time recording
system which enables BB9000
series square baler users to
identify individual bales as
each is tagged via a radio
frequency tag.
Using two star wheels to
measure bale moisture content,

data also added to the tag
includes bale location, given via
a GPS input, plus bale weight,
date and time.
Tagged bales can be scanned
using an infrared scanner –
either hand-held unit, or fitted
to the bale loading machine.

TRACTOR & MACHINERY SHOWCASE

THE Rollant 374 RF PRO (Roto
Feed), Rollant 374 RC (Roto Cut)
and the Rollant 375 RC PRO are
three new fixed round baler
models.
Producing a 1.2m x 1.2m bale,
all three are built with heavierduty chains and reinforced
rollers to cope with heavy crop
conditions.
Each model has a 2.1m pickup fitted with a double roller
crop press and two side augers.

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BALERS & FORAGE WAGONS LIVESTOCK
KUHN i-BIO

McHALE F5000

THE fixed chamber i-BIO round
baler-wrapper combination
opens the upper part of the bale
chamber after the bale and
binding process.

REPLACING the F500 series, the
F5400, F5500 and F5600, three
new fixed chamber round balers,
produce standard bale sizes of
1.23m x 1.25m.
The 5400 is the lowest spec
machine, with manual greasing
and no knives. The 5500 has 15
knives, which can be used
individually, together, or not at
all. Similarly, the 5600 has 23
knives for a chop length of 50mm.
All models have a drop floor to
relieve blockages and a split drive
system to reduce stress on shafts.

Standard features include a
new forage cutting device, and
a tilting base for speedy bale
discharge.

Two cutting systems are
available, with 14 or 23 knives,
protected by a mechanical
spring safety.

KRONE Ultima
TESTS with the Ultima non-stop
round baler wrapper confirms
outputs of up to 80 bales per
hour. It works by collecting grass
in a pre-chamber between two
belts while net is being applied in
the main belt and slat chamber.
When a bale is discharged and the
door is shut, this pre-compressed
material is let into the main
chamber. With a minimum power
requirement of 170hp, it is not
expected in the UK until 2013.

JOHN DEERE 900
JOHN Deere’s 900 series variable
chamber round balers use a
curtain at the rear to replace the
rear door, which Deere says
speeds up bale ejection.
Deliberately flexible chamber
walls ensure the baler reaches
maximum capacity, and allows the
chamber to open slightly as each
bale is ejected, preventing any risk
of the bale hanging.
The two models produce 1.6m
and 1.85m diameter bales.

KRONE ZX
ZX forage wagons now benefit
from the chain-and-slat floor
design, which slopes downwards
by 350mm at the front.
This reduces the space
through which the material is
transferred from the cutting
rotor into the wagon, enabling
faster and gentler crop feed as
well as a reduction in input
power.
As a result, the smallest ZX
models can now be operated
behind a 150hp tractor.

NEWS IN BRIEF
Tanco EcoWrap
■ Billed as an alternative to
its more automated higher
specification machines, the
E100 EcoWrap is a simpler
round bale wrapper. Aimed
at small to medium-sized
farmers and contractors,
Tanco says it still has the
capacity of more complex
machines, but is more
affordable.

Krone BiGPack
■ The BiGPack 4x4 is a new
big square baler range to
replace the BP12130.
Producing 1.2m x 1.2m bales,
this latest generation
features improved feeding,
high baling speeds and new
styling, bringing it into line
with the rest of the family.

FORAGE
HARVESTERS
Self-propelled forage harvester power appears to have reached the limits, for now at least. The emphasis for
2012 is on clever electronics to reduce engine power when it is not needed to reduce fuel consumption levels.

JOHN DEERE FarmSight

JF-STOLL FCT 1360
JF-Stoll’s flagship FCT 1360
trailed forage harvester features
a newly developed and heavier
chopping rotor, which the
company says increases capacity
by 25 per cent.
Called Upper Cut, it draws
more air into the chute, which
not only minimises blockages in
the feed-intake section, but
results in a long and powerful
throw of the crop.

Other standard features
include a hydraulically foldable
chute. Easily capable of loading
trailers with a height of 4m, it
folds to reduce the transport
height to under 4m.
A smaller FCT 1060 is also
available. Also equipped with
the new chopping rotor, pick-up
roller and electro-hydraulics, the
hydraulic folding chute is
optional.

FARMSIGHT is the name of a new
global package of advanced
solutions from John Deere, some
of which are already available on
2012 self-propelled forage
harvesters (SPFH) made at
Zweibrücken.
This includes a new telematics
system to remotely monitor the
forager’s location, fuel
consumption and status.
Called JDLink Ultimate, the
forager automatically generates
message alerts via e-mail or
mobile phone (SMS) when service
or maintenance is required.
Message alerts can be sent
directly to the owner/fleet
manager, the dealer or both, and
the system enables remote
diagnostics to be made by dealers.
Also new is the constituent

NEW HOLLAND Marangon

BIOMASS is of growing
importance in Europe and by
2020, it is expected 8,600MW
of electricity will be generated
from more than 2.5 million
hectares (6.1m acres) of
biomass crops.
Direct cut headers represent
a 12 per cent market share
today, a figure which is
expected to grow to up to 25
per cent by 2015.

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sensing software update on the
HarvestLab near-infra red
spectrometer, which now senses
additional silage quality
parameters, such as protein, sugar,
starch, fibre and ash content,
either on–the-go or as a portable
stationary unit.
This allows silage additive rates
to be adjusted automatically
according to the crop sugar
content or HarvestLab’s dry matter
readings.
Another key feature is the
fully integrated system of
recording and documenting
silage quality and yield data on
the forage harvester’s GreenStar
display.
Other FarmSight solutions for
John Deere SPFHs are promised
sometime soon.

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In order to meet the
growing demand for direct cut
whole crop and grass
operations, FR9000 forage
harvester customers can now
opt for the 6m-wide
Marangon direct cut header.
The main frame comprises
one module to which the
cutterbar is welded. The flipup cover provides quick and
easy cutterbar inspection.

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FORAGE HARVESTERS LIVESTOCK
CLAAS Jaguar

KRONE BiG X

TO comply with engine emission
regulations, Claas has ditched the
twin-engine philosophy in its topend Jaguar foragers.
The 930, 940, 950 and 960 stick
with Mercedes Benz, but the top
two models use a single SCR MAN
engine with 775hp for the 970, and
884hp for the flagship 980.
More important is the Dynamic
Power option on the two top
models, which adapts the engine’s
power to match crop conditions
while maintaining constant
engine revs.
Recognising the different load
ranges, the system automatically
adapts the engine output in up to
10 power levels. This ensures the

forager always maintains the most
economic speed range of
1,800rpm.
As an example, power can vary
on the 970 from 775hp in heavy
rows, down to 339hp for lighter
crops, saving 10 to 15 per cent of
fuel, says Claas.
Other 2012 features include
new CerexBib Michelin tyres. New
maintenance lighting is also
included. As a standard feature,
the work lights remain lit for 60
seconds after switching off the
ignition, and step lighting is also
activated via the optional
maintenance lighting, allowing
the driver to safely leave the cab
at night.

THE new common-rail MAN
Stage 3b-compliant engines
fitted to Krone’s BiG X SPFH
feature an output management
system, which provides the
flexibility of operating to
different power curves and
potential fuel savings of 6 to 11
per cent.
In road transport, for
example, the engine output
follows a specific curve that
allows the machine to travel at
40kph at the lowest possible fuel
rate.
In the field, the operator
selects one of two modes – EcoPower and X-Power.

Eco-Power is for applications
which do not require the
engine’s maximum output,
whereas X-Power allows the
engine to develop its full power
under full load in difficult maize
conditions.
Along with the current sixcylinder BiG X 500, the new
generation MAN-powered BiG X
foragers includes the 670hp BiG
X 700, 825hp BiG X 850, and
1,031hp BiG X 1100.
All 2012 models feature a new
cab, improved suspension and
climate control system, a mobile
cool box, and a newly-developed
joystick.

The mixer feeder specialists
RS Agrimix - the Evolution of diet mixing
fast and efficient mixing every time

FENDT Katana
THE first small series of production
models of Fendt’s Katana 65 SPFH
already out in the field will be
joined by another 30 this season.
Powered by a six-litre V8 650hp
Mercedes SCR engine, when
working in grass, the ECO Power
mode reduces the engine speed
from 2,000 to a fuel-saving
1,600rpm. Similarly, the top speed
of 40kph is also attained at
1,600rpm.
The closed chopping cylinder on

the Katana 65 has a 720mm
diameter. One of the biggest on
the market, this ensures a
constant, high throughput with
optimum chopping quality.
Maize kernels are processed
with the new V-disc cracker, the
meshing cylinders of which have a
special design which provides a
large friction surface, so every
kernel is cracked efficiently.
The headers, which are offered
as a factory solution, feature tried
and tested technology from
Kemper.
Other features include rear axle
suspension, a cab-controlled
automatic knife sharpening
system, hydrostatic 4wd, and the
newly-developed cab.
Finally, the armrest, tried and
proven in the Vario tractors, and
the Vario-Terminal, have been
adopted in the forage harvester.
The joystick is also newly
developed.

8m3 - 46m3
Feed all troughs or on floor
Individually built to your requirements
NEW Digistar Tracker weighing system
National 24/7 support when you need it
Commercial axle/brake option

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UK design
Also available
* Hi power magnets to fit all tub mixers
* RMH mixers - all spare parts in stock
* Knives to fit most mixers
* Service for all mixers

For more information

www.rsagri.com
01256 850777
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LIVESTOCK DAIRY EQUIPMENT

DAIRY EQUIPMENT
Clever automatic feed pushers and teat cleaners, new milk detection systems and a computerised calf
feeding system head dairy developments for the coming season.

SAC RDS
Future Line MAX
ALL milk and control
technology is combined in the
fully overhauled central
processing unit on the RDS
Future Line MAX.
The robotic arm features the
latest servo-electric/control
motors for a lower power
requirement, while new laser
and scanning technology
provides for more capacity.
In addition to faster and
more accurate teat cup
attachment, the MAX comes as
standard with steam cleaning,
and a newly developed lownoise vacuum pump.

LELY Juno 100
THREE years after the
introduction of the Juno 150
feed pusher, Lely is looking to
target farms with narrower feed
passages with a smaller, more
compact and more financially
attractive model, the Juno 100.
The charging station
continues to serve as the point
of departure and arrival for
each round. Built-in sensors
then allow it to drive diverse
routes.
The company says the smaller
model offers the same fuel and
labour savings. There is less
wastage and it also saves many
hours of manual pushing.

FULLWOOD Merlin
A REDESIGNED arm for
improved teat cup attachment
and removal is a big feature of
the latest generation of the
Merlin automated milking

system.
As well as
extending
the service
interval, the
lighter and
streamlined
design makes the
machine easier and cheaper to
maintain and keep clean.
The new arm also provides a
greater reach for improved teat

VOLAC Vario+

DELAVAL VMS
THE latest version of the VMS
offers quicker attachment, a
smarter take off system, and also
provides the option to see cow
queue information on the touchscreen and to know a particular
animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exact location.

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Additionally, a software
update allows dairy farmers to
be instantly in touch with every
aspect of their dairy operation.
The update is also available for
retro-fitting to existing
machines.

THE Vario+ computerised calf
feeding system contains the
first ever automatic calibration
system to ensure accurate
availability of milk replacer.
The hand-held terminal
offers an easy to read display
of calf data accompanied and
equipped with a SD card slot,
which facilitates data back-ups
and program updates without
being connected to a PC.
Other features include
suction hose circulation
cleaning and a transparent
storage container for milk
powder designed to speed up
and simplify daily operations.

DAIRY EQUIPMENT LIVESTOCK
FULLWOOD
Crysta Act+
THE Crysta Act+ pedometer
provides early warning of heat,
potential health disorders and
the onset of calving.
It uses an accelerometer to
measure rest or lying time and
the number of rest or lying
periods.
Signs of heat can be identified
by increased standing time,
while restlessness in dry,
pregnant cows can
show the onset
of labour.

DAIRYMASTER SwiftCool

NEWS IN BRIEF

MILK cooling can
account for up to 40
per cent of energy
costs on a dairy farm,
says Dairymaster.
With this in
mind, the company
has developed a new
range of SwiftCool tanks
offering even lower
running costs.
Made of an improved
constructed and typically
around 20 per cent better

Swinging brush
■ DeLaval’s swinging cow
brush now has ‘improved
grooming angles’ with two
separated pivot points. It also
includes a safety mechanism
for better cow and user safety
and reduces energy
consumption by 26 per cent.
insulated as
standard, they also offer more
intelligent control and remote
monitoring.

GEA Farm Technologies Spray2Go
AUTOMATICALLY taking
control of teat dipping,
the Spray2Go teat care
box is suitable for use with
all types of milking
systems.
Pneumatically-controlled
gates hold the cow for a
brief moment above the
spraying equipment, which
ensures teats are covered in
a fine mist. Taking just 15
seconds per animal, the
system has the capacity to
dip up to 240 cows an hour.

Fabdec Ingate
■ A cow friendly hock-bar, the
Ingate ensures cows come into
the parlour without anyone
having to stand in the
collecting yard. It features
reliable drive motors and a
strongly-built design.

Brush Flush
■ Dairy farmers using the PuliSystem pre-milking teat
washer can now incorporate a
disinfectant injection system
and minimise risk of cow-tocow cross-contamination. UK
agent Northern Dairy
Equipment says it injects a
dilute (5 per cent) peracetic
acid and hydrogen peroxide
mix into the water line
connected to the teat washer.

FEEDING & BEDDING
Trailed diet feeder capacity continues to increase, but there are also plenty of new machines at the smaller
end of the market, including a couple which can also be used for bedding.

BOMFORD TURNER Sila-Bed

KUHN Primor 3570

A NEW design of discharge
chute on the Sila-Bed trailed
bale shredder and blower
increases the maximum
spreading range by 15 per cent
to nearly 21m, ensuring straw is
blown to the back of the largest
of livestock buildings.
Bale Post Kit is a new option
for fitting to the rear tailgate.
This allows longer big square
bales to be safely carried, as
having cut the strings, the
securing chain will hold the bale
wads safely in place for an even

ABLE to chop and distribute
straw or big bale silage up to
18m, the Primor 3570 has a
3cu.m capacity, and can carry
two 1.5m diameter round bales.
Like its larger cousin, the
Primor 5570, this latest model
comes with a hydraulicallycontrolled regulator at the
entrance to the feed rotor.
A variable-speed chain conveyor
feeds material to the rotor head.
Forage or straw is distributed via a
common top chute, which can be
swiveled through 300 degrees if
this option is taken.
An in-cab control box handles

feed into the shredding rotor.
A new remote tailgate switch
has also been added to the rear
of the machine.

STRAUTMANN Hydrofox

TRIOLIET Shifttronic

WITH a capacity of 3.8cu.m, the
Hydrofox HQ 3800 is quite
possibly the world's largest
silage block cutter.
The flagship in the new
three-model range, a core
feature of all three is a 25cm
increase in the width of the
frame to 2.06m, allowing the
tractor driver to access silage
right at the clamp edge.

THE Shifttronic two-speed
automatic power-shift gearbox
avoids start up problems with
large-capacity diet feeders.
Allowing interrupted
operation from start-up to a
higher mixing speed, it
automatically shifts back down
when a pre-determined load is
achieved, or if PTO revs drop
and shifts back up for a rapid
mixer clean out.
Saving drive line wear and

BELAIR Brick
AVAILABLE in sizes from 4.8 to
9cu.m, the 2258/2278/2298S
straw shredding and silage
feeder machines all feature the
same two shredding rotor
systems driven via tractor PTO.
All other functions including
moving floor, discharge chutes
and self loading rear doors are
electro hydraulically controlled
from a console in the tractor.
Complementing the existing
DE single shredding rotor

tear, other benefits include fuel
and time savings, and being able
to use a smaller tractor and
reduced maintenance.

NEWS IN BRIEF
New Lucas feeders
■ Lucas G has added two new
vertical twin auger diet feeders
to its range with 16cu.m and
18cu.m capacities and three
distribution options; trap-door,
conveyor or chute.

West paddle mixer
■ With a power requirement
of 80hp, and hydraulically
driven feed out rotor for
independent control, Harry
West’s 16cu.m capacity paddle
mixer is aimed at farms with
herd sizes from 140 to 300.
Added to support the 12cu.m
version, a larger 20cu.m
machine is in the pipeline.

models, the new twin-rotor S
versions are aimed at farms
which are using large quantities
of bales along with feeding out
chopped clamp silage.

JF-STOLL VM-2 S

Redrock All Round
WITH a mixing tub height of just
2.47m, the new lower version of
the popular twin-auger diet
feeder enables it to drive
through old buildings and to be
loaded with small loaders.
Available in sizes from 14 to
18cu.m, this latest version can be

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the functions, including the selfloading rear door system.

delivered with discharge doors
and cross conveyor for discharge.
Finally, placing the single axle
behind the rear of the smaller
VM (6.5, 8 and 10cu.m) allows
the chassis and mixing tub to be
fully lowered for access to very
low passages.

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■ Designed so operators do
not have to constantly change
attachment when mixing TMR,
the All Round shear bucket
comes in 1.8m and 2m bucket
widths with maximum
openings of 85cm and 100cm
and capacities from 1 to 3cu.m.

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FEEDING & BEDDING LIVESTOCK

KEENAN
Baleblender
THE Mech-Fiber bale handling
system has been further
developed to include the
Baleblender.
Allowing whole bales to be
processed, it comprises a series
of hinged metal bars, which
span the open top of the
mixing chamber to provide a
cradle to support the bale.
These now have a deeper
curve to hold the bale more
securely and expose more of
the bale to the paddles.
As the paddles rotate, their
castellated ends draw the
material out of the bale and
over a knife running the length
of the machine.
This action ensures the entire
bale is pre-processed before it
enters the chamber.

LUCAS AutoSpire

NEWS IN BRIEF

A HYDRAULIC suspension system
for the front axle, a three-speed
powershift gearbox for mixing and
unloading, and hydrostatic drive to
the rear axle are main features of
the vertical auger AutoSpire.
A 140hp Deutz engine powers
the single-auger 12 and 14cu.m
models, while a 175hp power
source provides the grunt in the
larger twin-auger 16 and

RS Agri running gear

18cu.m versions.
Available with both 4wd and
4ws, there are two road speed
options – 25 or 40kph.

STRAUTMANN Verti-Mix
A HYDRAULICALLY-DRIVEN
spreading drum allows Strautmann’s
cross-conveyor diet feeders to be
used as bedding machines.
Able to throw material up to 8m,
advantages include only one
machine for feeding and bedding,
and the ability to mix bedding
materials.

Round bale squeezer
■ The Chilton C 40 round bale
squeezer opens to 1.7m, and
can handle up to 1,200kg
bales. It has a variable
pressure grip to avoid ripping
plastic and features a one-way
check valve to stop the
squeezer splaying open
during transport.

JF-Stoll air brakes

ABREY Starflow
THE Starflow range of Suire straw
blowers and feeders can handle
round bales up to 2m in diameter,
or one square bale up to 2.7m
long, weighing up to 750kg.

■ Commercial axles, air or
hydraulic brakes and
suspension are now available
as an option for twin-axle diet
feeders from RS Agri. The
company also has a new
Honda-powered cubicle
sweeper and a Kubotapowered sweeper and
bedding machine.

Either mounted or trailed, a
two-speed gearbox for straw
spreading or feeding is fitted as
standard and a 270-degree swivel
chute can spread up to 16m.

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■ Large diet feeders from JFStoll can now be equipped
with air brakes for 40kph road
transport. Fitted with
commercial truck axles with
large brake drums and 335mm
wheel hub, this allows truck
tyres and rims to be used.

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LIVESTOCK FEEDING & BEDDING
McHALE C460

TRIOLIET Solomix 3 - 5200

NEWS IN BRIEF

A TWIN-speed independent
gearbox is a key feature of the
C460 bale feeder and straw
blower. It allows the operator to
easily adjust rpm from 280rpm
for feeding, up to 540rpm when
spreading. Fitted with a threestage joystick-operated chute,
which can rotate through 300
degrees, straw can be blown to
distances of 18m on the right
side and up to 13m on the left.

SUPPORTED on three axles and
offering a capacity of 52cu.m the
Solomix 3 – 5200 is claimed as
the world’s largest triple-auger
mixer wagon.
Dubbed the Triple X, the 22.5tonne capacity is enough to feed
around 360 animals in a single
fill.
Aside from its monstrous
capacity, the machine is

Jeantil shredders

equipped with an intelligent
drive system, which helps to
keep tractor power to 240hp.

SPREAD-A-BALE SBL Mini
THE SBL Mini, the smaller of two
new Spread-a-Bale straw bedding
machines requires a loader with a
minimum lift capacity of 1.7

KVERNELAND Portus
A WIRELESS hand-held controller
for Siloking diet feeders
operates with one controller for
the loader, and one for the
feeder tractor.
Called the Portus, the system
replaces the display scale on the
feeder which can often be in the
wrong place to see properly, says

the manufacturer.
Both devices share
information stored on the
feeder’s main control box, and
can be configured to allow
operation of the feeder
conveyers and discharge doors.
The radio system has a
working range of up to 1.5km.

Designed to perform,
Built to last.
www.redrockmachinery.com

Vertical Feeders

Vari-cut Feeders

Slurry Tankers

tonnes, and can handle round
bales up to 1.5m in diameter and
275kg in weight.
Topping out the range is the
SBL 130, which can handle square
bales up to 1.2mx1.3mx 2.5m, and
round bales up to 2m in diameter.
Both are self loading and
require a minimum oil flow of 55
litres per minute.

■ Hydraulically driven
shredders are available for
Jeantil’s two and three rotor
straw shredders and silage
dispensers. The flywheel is
driven directly off the PTO
while the shredders and
moving floor are powered
hydraulically. The control box
automatically adjusts the speed
of floor so the shredders do
not become overloaded.

Trioliet camera
■ A rear view camera option
for the rear of new and used
Trioliet diet feeders is able to
withstand temperatures from 40degC to +85degC. Secured in
a protective covering suitable
for pressure washer cleaning,
the 7in colour split screen
monitor allows images from
up to four cameras to be
displayed simultaneously.

Teagle 8080

TRIOLIET
Smartrac
FIRST seen as a 9cu.m prototype,
the commercial version of the
Smartrac includes a wider range
of capacities from 9-12cu.m, while
the self-loading arm takes a wider
1.45m cut and has a maximum
working height of 4.5m.
There is a cross conveyor option
and blades on the front for
pushing forage back to the feed
barrier. The smaller neater bonnet
offers improved visibility and the
cab is larger.

Slurry Pumps

■ Teagle’s 2012 8080 Dual
Chop features improvements
to the moving floor, hydraulic
drive and cross beater
driveline. Updates to the larger
capacity Tomahawk 1010
include a new side chute
version which reduces the
discharge height and allows it
to spread material further.

HI-SPEC
Digi-Star TMR Tracker
THE Digi-Star TMR Tracker
electronic feed management
system comprises the TMR Tracker
computer software used to create,
cost and manage the ration mix,
and the cab control system, which
is fitted to the diet feeder.
The software-created ration mix
information is then transferred to
the cab control unit via a memory
stick, or the wireless system.
When creating the mix, the incab unit will display the required
ingredients. It will also record and
save loaded and fed weights.

BVL now offers a hand-held
terminal designed to download
diet specifications from a personal
internet account and to instantly
and automatically record the
weighing, mixing and feeding of

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the ration. The data can be
accessed at any point in the
loading, mixing or unloading
process and the unit remains with
the operator in the tractor cab or
around the machine.

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MUCK SPREADERS LIVESTOCK

MUCK
SPREADERS
Larger capacities which are faster and more
accurate application feature in many recentlylaunched muck spreaders and slurry tankers.

CHALLENGER TerraGator TG 845
A CVT transmission and SCR
engine technology are not the
only highlights of the TerraGator
845.
It also features a newlydeveloped single beam chassis
for increased strength and good
weight distribution while the

crab steer option further helps
to reduce compaction.
Powered by an 8.4-litre 400hp
Sisu engine, other highlights
include a larger and
pneumatically-suspended and
climate-controlled cab, and
touch-screen terminal.

JOSKIN Penditwist

TEAGLE Titan
AVAILABLE in capacities of 10
and 12cu.m, the Titan range of
rear discharge spreaders feature
900mm-diameter rear beaters.
These incorporate spiral flights
fitted with double ended
hardened reversible tips to give
a wide and fine spread pattern.
As well as a slurry door and
sprung drawbar, standard features
include swinging flails to avoid
damage from foreign objects.
Fitted with bolt-on,

replaceable slats similar to those
used in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s straw
shredder range, the tapered out
top lip of the sides provides for
easier loading and helps keep
the sides cleaner.

JOSKIN has extended its range of
line spreading booms with an
18m version.
The main part of the
Penditwist boom is 15m wide
with two hydraulically folding
1.5m sections which can be
isolated for a 15m working
width.

An anti-crash device allows the
booms to move 600mm when
faced with an obstacle, and the
new boom folds to 2.55m for
transport.
Joskin has also extended its
Multitwist multi-nozzle booms
with 18m, 21m, 24m, and 27m
versions.

RICHARD WESTERN STC
AVAILABLE in capacities from
2,500-4,000 litres, STC slurry
tankers are designed to carry
various tools, including the
companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own 4m and 6m
slurry injection units.
Mounted on a full length

chassis, they come as standard on
tandem 10-stud commercial axles,
with 420mm x 180mm brakes,
sprung draw-bar and a stone trap.
A rear steering axle, or a sliding
rear axle to take the weight of
the attachment are optional.

BEST known for its push-off
silage trailers, Fliegl uses similar
technology on its new range of
9-14cu.m spreaders.
Feed rate is adjusted via a
potentiometer at the front of
the body and material is moved
along the galvanised floor via a
plastic coated hydraulic pusher
to the vertical rear beaters.
Distribution patterns can be
adjusted, and the maximum
spreading width is about 12m.

Slurry mixers
â&#x2013; Storth has added a 9.5m
three-point linkage-mounted
PTO-driven and a 12.5m
trailed machine to its range
of slurry mixers. Using
impeller pumps, they can be
used to stir, or as an option,
used to pump out of lagoons
to fill tankers.

Twose Orion
â&#x2013; All SIP-made Orion
spreaders feature four
vertical rear beaters and use
a chain and slat conveyor
with two or four chains.
Imported by Twose,
capacities range from 9.5 to
10.7cu.m.

SAMSON PGV
WHILE still using centrifugal
pumps for emptying, the PGV
slurry tanker represents a move
back to producing vacuum
tankers for filling, which Samson
has not done for a while.
With a 20,000-litre tank
capacity, the twin-axle rear
steering machine offers three
filling solutions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; vacuum
pumping, centrifugal pumping,
or a combination of both.
Also new are the SPE/B rear
discharge muck spreaders.
Available in capacities of 17 and

SHELBOURNE REYNOLDS
Powerspread Pro

21cu.m, they can be specified
with 12 or 24m spreading
equipment.

SHARING the same design
criterion as the long wheelbase
Powerspread Pro 2400 and 3200
muck spreaders, the new Pro 1800
(1,800 gallons) and Pro 2300
(2,300 gallons) are short
wheelbase versions.

Replacing the 1,600, 1,800 and
2,000-gallon Contractor models, the
newcomers share much of the
technology, such as the driveline
and rotor, with their larger cousins.
Minimum recommended tractor
power for both is 100hp.